Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bottura lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow King down.
Bottura cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bottura throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Bottura takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King blocks a leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Bottura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Donk. Bottura catches King right on the button with a cross.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and King counters with a straight that turns Bottura's legs to rubber! King pushes forward with more strikes and Bottura goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!
Twea King 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: GAMMA#906 Hiro v Clark
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura 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.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Quin lands a body shot.
Quin lands a head shot.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Bottura appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Quin moved away.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Quin.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bottura is looking to land body kicks.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Quin 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.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Quin misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bottura!
Quin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bottura slips a straight right by Quin.
Bottura lands with a nice body kick.
Bottura misses with a double jab
and Quin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura thows a leg kick but Quin checks it
and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin blocks a leg kick.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura thumps Quin with a low kick.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a body shot
and Quin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bottura thinking.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Quin blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Quin scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Quin jumps back.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.#T3#
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quin checks the leg kick.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bottura is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura tries to land a body kick
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Quin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Quin blocks it.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Quin misses with a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Quin with a hook.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin lands with a shot to the body.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Quin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Bottura tries a low kick but Quin avoids it.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin checks a low kick from Bottura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Quin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Quin.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quin throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quin circles away quickly and effectively.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Quin.
A jab from Quin misses.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Bottura slips a jab from Quin.
Quin cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target. #T1#
Quin misses the jab.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Bottura is looking to wear down Quin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura tries a low kick but Quin avoids it.
Quin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Decent striking displayed by Bottura there.
Quin misses with a hook.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Quin.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Quin tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Quin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Quin avoids it well. #T2#
Quin throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Quin throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quin.
A jab from Quin misses.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottura.
Quin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bottura on the side of the head.
Quin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Quin throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Quin.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Bottura throws a push kick but Quin slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Quin dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quin takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Quin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
Bottura throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Quin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quin throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Quin 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.
Bottura slips a straight right by Quin.
Nice body kick from Bottura.
Bottura lands with an overhand left.
Quin defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin.
Bottura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quin at a distance.
Quin with a nice cross.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura slips a jab from Quin.#TD#
Quin tries to sprawl but Bottura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bottura is looking to take a break and control but Quin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin with a nice calf kick.
Quin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Bottura is looking to land body kicks.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bottura.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin checks a low kick from Bottura.
Quin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Quin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Quin was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Quin misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quin motions for Bottura to come forward. Quin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Bottura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Quin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Quin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bottura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quin scrambles back to his feet.
Quin throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bottura 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!
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura lands an overhand right.
Bottura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2##TD#
Bottura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bottura wants to pass the guard but Quin is keeping the position.
Quin is trying to control the position but Bottura postures up.
Quin keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
Quin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bottura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Quin is tightening it up a little... Bottura has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bottura reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bottura taps out! Nice BJJ there by Quin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Quin!
During a confident post fight interview, James Quin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Fortay's body. Fortay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Fortay's ribs.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Fortay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortay. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Fortay is predictable there
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortay scores with a jab.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Bottura tries to bum rush Fortay with a series of wild strikes but Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura lands a nice looking body kick.
Fortay moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Fortay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortay 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Fortay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortay tries to clinch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Fortay throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortay throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Fortay walks into a jab.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura throws a push kick but Fortay slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura is looking to wear down Fortay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bottura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura thumps Fortay with a low kick.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Bottura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Fortay's leg but Fortay calmly moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay thuds a left hand into Bottura's body.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortay is able to avoid easily.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura cracks Fortay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortay is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bottura checks a low kick from Fortay.
Bottura moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura scores with a nice body kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Fortay avoids it.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Fortay scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Fortay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fortay might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay tries to clinch up but Bottura circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Fortay settles back down.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Fortay throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura slips a straight right by Fortay.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortay moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick. #CL2#
Fortay rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
Bottura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bottura is defending well for now.
Bottura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Bottura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Fortay's knee but Fortay avoids it well.
Fortay moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts.
Fortay connects with a body shot.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortay scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bottura is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Fortay throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortay checks a leg kick.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Fortay moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortay misses with a two punch combination.
Fortay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortay.
Fortay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.
Bottura with the inside leg kick.
Bottura swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortay.#T3#
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Fortay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
Bottura wants to slow Fortay down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Fortay - just one landing.
A left lands for Bottura.
Donk. Fortay catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Fortay thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Fortay lands with a cross.
Bottura misses with a body kick.#T4#
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Fortay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.
Fortay throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortay tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Fortay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura thumps Fortay with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Fortay.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Fortay catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Fortay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Bottura 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. 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#
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Fortay.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortay can pounce on him.
Fortay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throws a right and a left that Fortay avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Fortay.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Fortay misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortay throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
As Fortay backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fortay lands with an overhand left.
Fortay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Fortay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Fortay swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Fortay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura walks into a stiff left hand from Fortay.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortay. Fortay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Fortay blocks it.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
Fortay throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortay avoided it.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Fortay gets a clinch.
Fortay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Bottura. #TD#
Bottura gets control of Fortay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Fortay drops back looking for a leg! Bottura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottura manages to kick Fortay off! Fortay jumps back into Bottura's guard.
Fortay trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fortay 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.
Fortay throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely.
Fortay throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottura working a defensive guard here.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Fortay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura lands a nice looking body shot.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Bottura tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!#T2#
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura misses the jab.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bottura blocks it well.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Bottura with a hook.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Bottura pushes him off.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bottura lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Bottura.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Bottura manages to step out the way in time.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
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 big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is looking to land body kicks.
Bottura slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Bottura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bottura defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Sitsongrit cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bottura.
A jab from Bottura finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
A quick step to the side and Bottura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Bottura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bottura throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Bottura misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Bottura.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Bottura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bottura swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nice shot lands for Bottura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.#T2#
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura lands with a cross.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Bottura.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bottura.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bottura thinking.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Bottura finds it's target.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bottura finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Bottura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bottura 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Bottura made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Websphere lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Websphere misses with a right hand
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Websphere.
Bottura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Websphere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura fails to land with a series of punches.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Bottura manages to step out the way in time.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
Bottura is looking to slow Websphere down with leg kicks.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Websphere swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Websphere.
Websphere tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Websphere's head back. #T1#
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Websphere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Websphere blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Websphere lands a lovely overhand right.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Bottura misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
Bottura sets himself, and Websphere steps forward looking for the clinch! Bottura avoids it this time.
Bottura feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Websphere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Websphere is trying to counter with his kicks.
Websphere walks into a left hand.
Websphere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Websphere.
Websphere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Websphere moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
A little jabbing left from Websphere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Websphere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Websphere walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura lands the left hand.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere misses with a leg kick.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura throws a sloppy body shot
and Websphere counters with a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bottura cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura lands a nice looking body shot.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere lands a jab to the nose.
Websphere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Websphere cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Websphere misses with a body kick. #T4#
Websphere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura throws a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Websphere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura catches Websphere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Websphere punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Websphere cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Websphere closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Bottura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Websphere turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Websphere has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Websphere holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura jumps guard but Websphere stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura 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#
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Websphere wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Websphere.
Bottura swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura 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.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Websphere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Bottura 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.
Websphere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura connects with a leg kick.
Websphere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Websphere counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura swinging wildly here.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Websphere lands but Bottura takes it in his stride.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Websphere circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Websphere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Websphere clobbers Bottura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Websphere motions for Bottura to come forward. Websphere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bottura lands with a nice body kick.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Websphere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Websphere sees coming a mile off.
Websphere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bottura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Websphere is out of range.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Websphere has time to react.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Websphere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Websphere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Websphere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Websphere has time to react.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Websphere tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Websphere misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura is pushing Websphere up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Websphere lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Websphere throws an elbow but it misses.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Websphere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Websphere turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Websphere throws an elbow that misses.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Websphere turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bottura jumps guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Websphere passes into side control.
Bottura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Websphere off and has taken his back!
Websphere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bottura. #SUB#
Bottura is persistently looking for the submission but Websphere is defending it well. #SUB#
Bottura looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bottura backing away here, and Websphere unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Websphere, right into the meat of the thigh.
Websphere attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Websphere misses with an uppercut.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Websphere scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Websphere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Websphere blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Bottura looks to throw a body kick
and Websphere counters with a thumping low kick.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Websphere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Websphere catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Websphere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bottura on the side of the head.
Bottura lands with a straight right. Websphere didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Websphere's front leg but catches the back leg as Websphere tries to avoid it.
Bottura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Websphere in his tracks.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Websphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Bottura misses
and Websphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere misses the shot to the body.
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura. #T3#
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Bottura scores with a jab. Websphere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Websphere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Websphere misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Websphere.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Websphere's leg but Websphere calmly moves out of range.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Websphere.
Websphere walks into a stiff left hand from Bottura.
Websphere works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Bottura is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Oh Bottura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Websphere flashes Bottura a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bottura's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bottura crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Websphere punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BM Websphere!
A very excited looking BM Websphere 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: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard jabs at Bottura's body.
We've been informed that Bottura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.#TD#
Bastard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bastard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bottura down.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bastard takes a little break here. Bottura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bottura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottura wants to free his trapped foot but Bastard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Bottura sits in half guard. #T1#
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bottura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastard is just riding it out for now. Bottura eventually gives up the hold.
Bastard gets full guard.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottura is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastard has wrist control.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bastard working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastard 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.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
Bottura stays in close to Bastard's body and controls the position.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bastard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bottura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bottura pushes down on Bastard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bottura throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Bastard controlling the position well.
Bottura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bastard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastard controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself.
Bottura won't allow Bastard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bastard has his foot on Bottura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bottura works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Bottura is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bastard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastard manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bastard's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard 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#
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a jab.#TD#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bottura did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
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. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple.
Bottura trying to hold on to Bastard's head to control him but Bastard postures up.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bottura tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.#SUB2#
Bottura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bastard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bottura has tightened it up now! Bastard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Bottura made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wallace misses.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Bottura lands with a right hand.
Bottura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bottura works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Bottura takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Bottura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace 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.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura slips a straight right by Wallace.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura fakes the leg kick and cracks Wallace in the body.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Bottura.
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!
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Wallace shrugs it off though.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottura is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Bottura checks a low kick from Wallace.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura throws a leg kick that misses.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace scores with a head kick.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bottura lands.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Bottura slips a straight right by Wallace.
Bottura moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Bottura checks it.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wallace blocks it well.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Bottura is rocked!
Wallace lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bottura head around and knocks him out cold! Wallace hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Wallace made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Khadzhimurad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khadzhimurad's sensitive parts.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottura thows a leg kick but Khadzhimurad checks it
enabling Khadzhimurad to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been informed that Bottura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
Khadzhimurad lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Khadzhimurad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a hook to the body
and Khadzhimurad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bottura thumps Khadzhimurad with a low kick.
Bottura jabs Khadzhimurad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura jabs at Khadzhimurad's body.#TD#
Khadzhimurad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bottura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khadzhimurad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadzhimurad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khadzhimurad defends it easily.#T1#
Khadzhimurad passes into half guard.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Khadzhimurad is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is staying active underneath Khadzhimurad, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Khadzhimurad passes into side control!
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Bottura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura trying to hold on to Khadzhimurad's head to control him but Khadzhimurad postures up. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Khadzhimurad 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.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Khadzhimurad works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Khadzhimurad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottura, who protects the arm well.
Khadzhimurad working away.#SUB#
Khadzhimurad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khadzhimurad but great work by Bottura.#SUB2#
Bottura tries for a kimura but Khadzhimurad is defending well.
Khadzhimurad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bottura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottura 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. #T4#
Khadzhimurad is looking to regain half guard here but Bottura keeps moving and retains side control.
Khadzhimurad is not content to let Bottura control the position.
Khadzhimurad is trying to improve his position.
Bottura working the ground and pound but Khadzhimurad is defending the strikes.
Bottura wants to control but Khadzhimurad is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bottura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bottura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khadzhimurad is able to avoid easily.
Bottura throws a body punch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khadzhimurad blocks a leg kick.
Bottura lands with a hook. Khadzhimurad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Khadzhimurad.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura checks a low kick from Khadzhimurad.
As Khadzhimurad backs off Bottura throws a huge counter combo but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it all.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura defending well as Khadzhimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadzhimurad is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Khadzhimurad misses
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura feints and then cracks Khadzhimurad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadzhimurad down.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bottura takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Khadzhimurad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Bottura is looking to slow Khadzhimurad down with leg kicks.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Khadzhimurad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura throws a head kick but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bottura manages to circle out of the way.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadzhimurad is looking to land body kicks.
Khadzhimurad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Bottura.
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khadzhimurad cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Khadzhimurad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadzhimurad blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Khadzhimurad tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice right hand.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Khadzhimurad's body.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Khadzhimurad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Khadzhimurad jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Khadzhimurad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Bottura throws a sloppy body shot
and Khadzhimurad counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Bottura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khadzhimurad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khadzhimurad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khadzhimurad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bottura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khadzhimurad uses it to pass to side control.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
Khadzhimurad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Khadzhimurad avoids the attempt from Bottura to control.
Khadzhimurad is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Bottura wants to control but Khadzhimurad is having none of it.
Khadzhimurad wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Khadzhimurad with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bottura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bottura is looking to improve his position but Khadzhimurad isn't that keen on the idea.
Bottura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Khadzhimurad with a nice cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khadzhimurad!
Khadzhimurad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Bottura motions for Khadzhimurad to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khadzhimurad rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad checks a low kick from Bottura.
Khadzhimurad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khadzhimurad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Caio Bottura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadzhimurad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab. #T1#
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Khadzhimurad throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khadzhimurad. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khadzhimurad - that will leave a mark!
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khadzhimurad finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
Khadzhimurad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Khadzhimurad has Bottura up against the cage in a clinch.
Khadzhimurad is working Bottura over against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khadzhimurad just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khadzhimurad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Khadzhimurad lands a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khadzhimurad to keep the fight standing.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadzhimurad walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
A cross from Khadzhimurad lands.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
Khadzhimurad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Bottura tries to keep at a distance but Khadzhimurad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura. #T3#
Bottura is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns Bottura into the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
Khadzhimurad tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottura is retaining full guard.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Khadzhimurad from controlling successfully.
Khadzhimurad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Khadzhimurad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottura's guard.
Khadzhimurad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khadzhimurad moves to the back position.
Bottura prevents Khadzhimurad from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Bottura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khadzhimurad gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control. #SUB#
Khadzhimurad looking for the RNC.
Khadzhimurad keeps control of the position as Bottura tries to break free.
Bottura just trying to survive but Khadzhimurad is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Khadzhimurad has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bottura is defending well but eventually Khadzhimurad manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bottura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khakim Khadzhimurad!
Khakim Khadzhimurad retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Khakim Khadzhimurad 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: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Perez.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez checks a low kick from Bottura.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura. #T1#
Perez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Perez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perez avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.#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!
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Bottura tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Bottura lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bottura throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perez under the eye.
Bottura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura lands a front kick.
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perez swinging wildly here. #T4#
Perez throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Bottura backpedaling.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Bottura throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bottura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez staying out of range there.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A solid body kick from Bottura.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Bottura defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Bottura cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
A big right from Perez misses.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Perez throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Perez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Bottura moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Perez.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Caio Bottura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Perez lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks to land a combination but Bottura avoids it well. #T3#
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura scores with a three punch combo!
Bottura lands with a cross.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a body kick.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
A combination from Bottura does no damage.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Bottura throws a combination. Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez misses with a body shot
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perez.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Perez misses.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura jabs at Perez's body.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Perez misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Bottura feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez misses with the combination.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Bottura.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Decent striking displayed by Bottura there.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Perez misses the jab.#T2#
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Perez's front leg with a kick but Perez checks it.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Perez had a free shot at his head there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Perez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Perez slips a jab from Bottura.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Perez blocks it.
Bottura slips a jab from Perez.
Perez checks a low kick from Bottura.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Bottura lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
Perez lands the left hand.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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 Caio Bottura.
Well Bottura 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
After the big win, Caio Bottura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Manny Perez had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crayola connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Bottura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crayola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crayola misses the jab.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crayola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
Crayola slips under a jab from Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crayola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crayola misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Crayola throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
Bottura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crayola loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Crayola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crayola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Crayola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Crayola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura throws a head kick but Crayola moves out of range.
Crayola misses the shot to the body.
Crayola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crayola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Crayola avoids a kick to the body.
Crayola 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.
Crayola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crayola .
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Crayola thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crayola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
As Crayola looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Crayola just gets out of the way.
Bottura lands a front kick.
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bottura as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin Shin Crayola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crayola scores with a nice strike.
Bottura lands a head kick! #T2#
Bottura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crayola missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crayola dodges the punch combination from Bottura. #CL2#
Crayola has Bottura up against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Crayola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crayola tries to stall but Bottura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crayola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Crayola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crayola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Crayola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Crayola won't allow Bottura to sweep him here. #T3#
Crayola lands a couple of digs.
Crayola scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crayola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
Crayola landing with the ground and pound.
Bottura controls Crayola momentarily but Crayola frees himself. #SUB#
Crayola avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Crayola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crayola wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crayola defends it easily.
Bottura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crayola .
Crayola lands a couple of digs.
Crayola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shin Shin Crayola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crayola takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Caio Bottura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura slips under a jab from Crayola .
Crayola misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crayola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bottura.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crayola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Crayola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Crayola lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crayola throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Crayola throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Bottura.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crayola checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Crayola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.
Crayola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Crayola .
Bottura prevents a body shot from Crayola .
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Crayola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crayola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Crayola trying to control the position but instead, Bottura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crayola into the cage.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crayola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Crayola from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bottura seems keen to control Crayola 's posture.
Crayola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crayola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crayola forces his way into half guard.
Crayola slips a nice elbow through Bottura's hands, connecting with Bottura's forehead.
Crayola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bottura trying to control here.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Crayola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bottura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bottura is pressing down on Crayola 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bottura has momentary wrist control but Crayola slips an elbow through the middle.
Crayola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Crayola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Crayola defends easily.
Crayola stands up over Bottura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crayola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crayola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Crayola pushes his legs off easily.
Bottura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crayola wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crayola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crayola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crayola works over Bottura with some ground and pound from guard.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crayola .
A big left from Crayola misses.
Crayola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crayola throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crayola just manages to avoid it.
Crayola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crayola scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Crayola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Bottura trying to control but Crayola postures up.
Crayola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is staying active underneath Crayola , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Crayola trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Crayola prevents Bottura from improving his position.
Crayola working the head and body with strikes.
Crayola 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.
Bottura is staying active underneath Crayola , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crayola pulls his head out easily.
Crayola wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura tries to roll over but Crayola keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crayola with the ground and pound from mount.
Crayola with a couple of short strikes.
Crayola landing punches.
Crayola looking to control but Bottura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bottura tries to lock up and control but Crayola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bottura is looking to get to half guard.
Crayola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bottura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Bottura is rocked!#T3#
Crayola looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bottura covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

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

Event: PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura thows a leg kick but Ahma checks it
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bottura closes the distance and pushes Ahma back into the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.
Bottura jumps guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Bottura lands with a thumping 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!
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma 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.#T1##CL#
Bottura rushes Ahma and presses him up against the cage.
Bottura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Bottura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma tries to break the clinch but Bottura is controlling the position.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura fails to pull guard. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahma uses from the top position.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.
Ahma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma scoring with some ground and pound.
Bottura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Ahma controlling him for the moment.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Ahma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Ahma stands up from Bottura's guard - Ahma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him. #T3#
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Ahma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahma tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma lands a body shot. #T4#
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bottura.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Ahma's knee but Ahma avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
Bottura lands a jab to Ahma's midsection.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Ahma motions for Bottura to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Bottura.
A jab from Bottura finds it's way through Ahma's defenses.
Bottura is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura is looking to wear down Ahma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahma circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Ahma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura wants to clinch up but Ahma keeps it at a distance.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahma's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Ahma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Bottura.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Ahma breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma misses with a body kick. #T4#
Ahma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Bottura defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahma manages to circle out of the way.
Ahma throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Ahma only half commits.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.
A shot to the body from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bottura throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
As Bottura backs off Ahma throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bottura moves into range and clinches up with Ahma.
Bottura fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma lands with a cross.
Ahma cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma slips a jab from Bottura.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ahma.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bottura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma working hard to break the clinch.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick. #T4#
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Ahma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Bottura lands a nice looking body shot.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura backing away here, and Ahma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Verneri Ahma.
I think Bottura 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A relieved looking Caio Bottura 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: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Moru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moru circles away quickly and effectively.
Moru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Moru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Moru throws a body kick that misses.
Moru throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bottura counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Bottura jumps into guard, dragging Moru to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Moru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Moru is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moru doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Moru escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 205 Bennett vs Parade
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joteel thinks about the counter body kick.
Joteel misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura jabs at Joteel's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Joteel down.
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joteel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joteel throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel is looking to chop away at Bottura's legs.
Bottura cracks Joteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Joteel had a free shot at his head there.
Joteel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Joteel's head.
Joteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joteel swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Joteel.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Joteel.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joteel is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Bottura swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura stuns Joteel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bottura moves into range and clinches up with Joteel.#T2#
Joteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Joteel is working Bottura over against the cage.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Joteel fails to land.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Joteel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joteel to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joteel just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joteel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joteel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bottura controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bottura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura has an active guard here but Joteel has managed to pass into half guard.
Bottura is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Caio Bottura 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#
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura tries to land a body kick
and Joteel counters with a nice body kick.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joteel just manages to avoid it.
Joteel throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
As Joteel looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Joteel just gets out of the way.
Joteel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joteel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joteel misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Joteel down.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Joteel.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joteel manages to circle out of the way.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Joteel misses.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Bottura slips under a jab from Joteel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Joteel down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura slips a jab from Joteel.
Bottura wants to slow Joteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura jabs at Joteel's body.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Joteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joteel scores with a jab to the head.
Joteel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Joteel's ribs.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Joteel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura is looking to wear down Joteel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bottura jabs at Joteel's body.
Joteel lands with a shot to the body.
Joteel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joteel!
Good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Joteel saw that one coming.
Bottura throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Joteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Bottura misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Joteel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joteel throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Joteel throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joteel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bottura checks the leg kick.
Joteel keeps the fight on the outside.
Joteel lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel drops his hands momentarily and Bottura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
Joteel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Bottura decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.#SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joteel.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura lands an overhand right.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Joteel closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joteel's elbow. #TD#
Bottura pulls Joteel into guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottura's guard.
Bottura wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joteel in particular looking to stall.
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!
Bottura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bottura trying to control here.
Joteel is taking a breather. Bottura 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.
Bottura wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
Bottura wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
Joteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joteel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joteel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bottura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joteel throws out the jab.
A big left from Joteel misses.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joteel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bottura. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
It seemed like Joteel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joteel slips a straight right by Bottura.
Joteel stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joteel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Joteel scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joteel.
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joteel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joteel lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Joteel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joteel doesn't seem bothered though.
Joteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joteel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel scores with a nice head shot.
Joteel thumps Bottura with a low kick.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Joteel saw that one coming. #T4#
Joteel pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Joteel checks it.
Bottura throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel wants to counter with a clinch but Bottura pushes him away.
Joteel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joteel. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
As Joteel tries to get set, Bottura tries to push him back and clinch up but Joteel manages to avoid the attempt.
Joteel throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Joteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joteel chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bottura has managed to clinch.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura jumps guard but Cassino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Cassino stands up and waves to Bottura to follow him.
Bottura tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
Bottura misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cassino misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Cassino.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino with a hook.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura is looking to wear down Cassino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bottura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Bottura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino motions for Bottura to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino connects with a high kick.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Cassino breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
A jab lands there for Bottura.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.#T2#
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Bottura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Bottura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cassino checks it well.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Cassino misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura wants to clinch
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bottura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a left and a right that stings Cassino.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
A solid body kick from Bottura.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
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!
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura wants to clinch.
Cassino throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassino.
Cassino throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a jab to the body
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Cassino cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Cassino.
Bottura lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand. #T1#
Bottura digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bottura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bottura checks a low kick from Cassino.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
Cassino with a hook.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino scores with a nice strike.
Bottura slips a jab from Cassino.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big right from Cassino misses.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Bottura stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura. #T4#
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Bottura should have avoided that one.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Bottura in the body.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monte Cassino.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino 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: PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a series of wild punches.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bottura darts in and clinches Jaroslav up against the cage.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing Jaroslav from standing up. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing Jaroslav from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Jaroslav defends it easily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaroslav wanted to stand there but Bottura had control of the position. #T1##SU2#
Jaroslav gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jaroslav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Bottura 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.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Jaroslav checks it.
Jaroslav only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaroslav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaroslav on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bottura.
Jaroslav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaroslav tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot.
Bottura works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav misses with a head kick.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick. #T2#
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura moves forwards but Jaroslav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Jaroslav slips a jab and a cross from Bottura.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Bottura defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Jaroslav sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Jaroslav off balance momentarily.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura connects with a looping right hand.
Jaroslav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaroslav.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.#T3#
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav 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.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Bottura jabs Jaroslav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Jaroslav changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaroslav tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaroslav just manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Bottura tries to clinch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jaroslav.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura keeps Jaroslav at a distance using the push kick.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Bottura.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Jaroslav blocks the leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaroslav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Jaroslav digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bottura cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to wear down Jaroslav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaroslav loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Jaroslav lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bottura will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Jaroslav.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav tries a head kick but it misses.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
A low kick lands for Jaroslav.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaroslav finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaroslav. #T1#
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Jaroslav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jaroslav manages to circle out of the way.
Jaroslav throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura checks the leg kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura checks a leg kick. #CL#
Bottura closes the distance and pushes Jaroslav back into the cage.
Jaroslav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jaroslav breaks the clinch.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Jaroslav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bottura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
A low kick lands for Jaroslav.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaroslav connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaroslav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jaroslav misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaroslav.
Bottura scores with a head kick. Jaroslav tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Jaroslav with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaroslav to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Jaroslav thuds a left hand into Bottura's body.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Bottura avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Bottura punishes Jaroslav's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Jaroslav throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaroslav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Jaroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Jaroslav had a free shot at his head there.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jaroslav misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaroslav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Jaroslav misses with a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Jaroslav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
Bottura connects with a leg kick.
Bottura lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura slips under a jab from Jaroslav.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaroslav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a looping right.
Jaroslav blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura closes the distance but Jaroslav moves to the side
and Jaroslav counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bottura's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaroslav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottura throws a low kick but Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Jaroslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Bottura.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jaroslav misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Jaroslav throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Jaroslav sees coming a mile off.
Jaroslav's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaroslav obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws the left hand but Jaroslav avoids the punch easily.
Jaroslav doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav scores with a spinning back kick!
Jaroslav scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Jaroslav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura is looking to counter the offense by Jaroslav and move into the clinch.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura lands the left hand.
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Jaroslav.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Jaroslav takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Bottura.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Jaroslav takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaroslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBottura.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaroslav. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav 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 Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaroslav connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaroslav tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaroslav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaroslav swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaroslav. Jaroslav obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Bottura closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bottura manages to pull guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Jaroslav postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaroslav wants to get up but he can't break Bottura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Jaroslav is proving a slippery customer.
Jaroslav is looking to stand up but Bottura won't let him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4##SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaroslav is aware though and is defending well.
Jaroslav has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottura is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Jaroslav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaroslav has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaroslav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Jaroslav stands and steps away. Bottura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Bottura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaroslav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bottura is able to avoid easily.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav slips a jab and a cross from Bottura.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Jaroslav.
I think Jaroslav 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
A very excited looking Felix Jaroslav 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: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths clobbers Bottura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura stalks Griffiths and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffiths's face. Griffiths staggers backwards, shaken.
Bottura scores with a one two! Griffiths had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
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!
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura blocks a jab.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Bottura darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffiths just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffiths walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Griffiths lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottura backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Griffiths lands a jab.
Bottura tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Griffiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffiths looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura is looking to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch.
Bottura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Griffiths moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Bottura saw it coming and moves away.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Bottura throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura is looking to wear down Griffiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.#T3#
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Bottura throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Bottura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
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!
Bottura misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Bottura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
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#
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Bottura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Griffiths forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
A short right from Griffiths.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bottura is keeping busy.
Griffiths gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffiths defends well.
Bottura controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself. #T1#
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Griffiths defends easily. #SUB#
Griffiths avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bottura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffiths escapes and throws Bottura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Griffiths moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bottura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffiths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottura is trying to work for a sweep but Griffiths has mounted him!
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffiths in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard but Griffiths has passed into side control.
Griffiths working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Griffiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottura gets back to half guard.
Griffiths passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura tries to control but Griffiths manages to take his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bottura tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Bottura misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Laine digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T1#
Laine misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Laine shrugs it off though.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura cracks Laine with a good jab.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura misses with a wild combination.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Bottura steps away.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A quick step to the side and Bottura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Bottura connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.#T3#
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bottura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bottura.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laine just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Laine.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head. #TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Bottura looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottura, not yet. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to get up but he can't break Bottura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laine trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura controlling the position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
As Laine tries to get set, Bottura tries to push him back and clinch up but Laine manages to avoid the attempt.
Laine swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Laine.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura 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 round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.#T1#
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura is looking to wear down Laine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura staying out of range there.#T2#
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Bottura clinches.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Laine is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bottura wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laine in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Bottura is pressing down on Laine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Laine defends easily. #SUB2#
Laine 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. #SUB#
Bottura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bottura.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bottura wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bottura backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bottura throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Bottura.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine misses with a hook.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bottura scores with a one two! Laine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bottura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bottura tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura motions for Laine to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laine smiles and moves away.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Bottura throws a head kick that misses
enabling Laine to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura misses with a jab to the body
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Laine.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Bottura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura staying out of range there.
Laine moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine lands a head shot.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laine misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Bottura pulls Laine into guard.
Laine looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laine passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Laine wants to take a breather but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Muuka Laine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura but Bottura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laine to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
I've got Laine 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine 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: PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Judah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
Judah lands a head shot.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Judah avoids them all with ease.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah 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.
Judah 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.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Judah.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Judah tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judah lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Judah slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judah throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Judah swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Judah manages to circle out of the way.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura slips a straight right by Judah.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Judah cracks the inside of Bottura's front leg.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Judah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bottura quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah content to control rather than advance.
Bottura manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bottura can't keep his opponent in guard - Judah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bottura tries to roll over but Judah keeps him under control.
Judah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bottura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
Bottura gets full guard.
Judah is looking to work some ground and pound but Bottura has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judah postures up. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Judah pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judah defends well.
Judah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bottura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottura is working away from the top position though.
Bottura is pressing down on Judah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judah is holding on for now.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Judah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bottura. That one must have hurt.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Bottura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Judah.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Judah off balance momentarily.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Bottura down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura avoids a kick 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!
Bottura lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Judah does no damage. #T1#
Judah throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Judah throws a series of punches but Bottura avoids them all with ease.
Judah is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Judah slips under a jab from Bottura.
Judah scores with a push kick.
Elijah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Bottura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Judah under the eye.
Judah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Bottura cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Bottura throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bottura. #CL2#
Judah moves into the clinch.
Bottura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Judah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Bottura throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Judah won't allow it.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura jumps guard but Judah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Bottura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Judah drives through with a takedown into Bottura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Judah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Judah defends it easily.
Bottura controls Judah momentarily but Judah frees himself. #SUB#
Judah avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Judah defends it easily.
Judah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Judah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judah works his way back into a safe position though.
Judah looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Judah defends easily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Judah from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
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#
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judah tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Bottura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Judah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah thows a body kick. Bottura tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Judah misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Judah avoided it.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Judah as he connects with a hook.
Bottura throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Bottura throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judah circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Bottura pushes Judah up against the cage in a clinch.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bottura tries to pull guard but Judah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bottura pulls Judah into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judah is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Judah defends it easily.
Judah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judah looking to sit in guard and control but Bottura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Judah is trying to control the position but Bottura postures up. #T3#
Judah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bottura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judah is aware though and is defending well.
Judah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judah wants to pass the guard but Bottura is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Judah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judah works his way back into a safe position though.
Judah advances to half guard.
Bottura tries to roll over but Judah keeps him under control.
Judah trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Judah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bottura is just riding it out for now. Judah eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Judah throwing shots but Bottura is blocking nicely.
Bottura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bottura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah Judah.
I think Bottura 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 161 Fett vs Li
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Bottura forces Nakano back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakano to keep the fight standing.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakano smiles and moves away.
Bottura throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Nakano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bottura just manages to avoid it.
Nakano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura lands with a right hand.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Nakano misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura throws a big counter head kick but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
As Bottura backs away, Nakano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura misses with a leg kick
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Nakano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Nakano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bottura lands with a nice combination. Nakano backs away looking to recover.
Bottura takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nakano connects with a high kick.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Nakano tries to move into range but Bottura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
Nakano throws a sloppy body shot
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nakano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Nakano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Nakano swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bottura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nakano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bottura swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano is looking to wear down Bottura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakano.
Bottura moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Nakano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakano. Bottura shrugs it off though.
Nakano moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
Nakano drops his hands momentarily and Bottura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a low kick, right behind Nakano 's knee.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Nakano misses #CL2#
and Bottura counters by clinching up. #BC#
Nakano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Nakano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Bottura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Nakano drops his hands momentarily and Bottura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakano lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from Nakano misses
and Bottura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakano tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura cracks a nice hook into Nakano's ribs.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakano wants to get back to striking at distance but Bottura won't allow it.
Bottura jumps guard but Nakano stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bottura is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakano gets an underhook and turns Bottura into the cage.
Bottura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakano's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Bottura.
Bottura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakano walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab by Bottura.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nakano.
Nakano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura connects with a jab.#CL2#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Bottura taking a breather.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Nakano holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Naoyuki Nakano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Nakano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakano throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Nakano throws a leg kick that misses.
Bottura lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakano looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Nakano moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakano throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Bottura.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakano scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura checks a low kick from Nakano.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Nakano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Nakano misses with a hook
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Nakano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws out a counter right but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Caio Bottura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Bottura.
Nakano misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nakano throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano throws a body kick that misses.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakano.
Bottura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bottura throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Bottura throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura misses the jab.
Nakano works the jab nicely.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Nakano works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura.
Nice shot lands for Nakano.
Bottura tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Nakano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Nakano tried to counter with a leg kick but Bottura avoided it.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Nakano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bottura just manages to avoid it.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakano misses the jab.
Bottura misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Bottura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nakano takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Nakano misses with the body kick
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Nakano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Nakano avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Nakano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Nakano saw that one coming.
Bottura throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Nakano throws a nice outside 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!
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakano.
Nakano lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot lands for Nakano.
Nakano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakano scores with a jab to the head.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Nakano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano is looking to counter punch.
Nakano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakano wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
Nakano wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano cracks Bottura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Bottura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Nakano won't allow it. #BC#
Nakano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakano tries to land a leg kick but Bottura saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Nice body punch from Nakano.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
As Bottura backs away, Nakano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura throws out a powerful jab.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura counters with a body kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Bottura catches Nakano right on the button with a cross.
Bottura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nakano tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Nakano throws a chopping leg kick but Bottura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Bottura thuds his shin into the meat of Nakano's side.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakano looks to throw a body kick
and Bottura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Bottura.
I've got Bottura 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 154 Coker vs Slurper
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Bottura throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Point throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Point connects with a leg kick. Bottura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target. #CL2#
Point closes the distance and clinches.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Point holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bottura is trying to keep Point in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bottura holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Point told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Point must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Point defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Point's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Point works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Point postures up. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Point defends easily. #SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Point defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Point got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Point has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Point got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Point has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
Bottura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Point can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bottura controls Point momentarily but Point frees himself.
Point sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottura's guard.
Point passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position.
Bottura seems a little lost for a moment, as Point dominates the positioning.
Bottura tries to buck Point off but Point is having none of it.
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Point's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Point is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bottura wants to control but Point is keeping busy.
Point looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Point 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#
Nice jab there from Point.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Point stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bottura finds it's target.
Bottura with a jab.
Point lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Point looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura 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.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Point throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Point scoring well with a low kick there.
Point jabs at Bottura's body.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bottura rushes Point and presses him up against the cage.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point lands an uppercut.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Point holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura misses with a body punch. #TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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!
Bottura controls Point momentarily but Point frees himself. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Point defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Point to get to half guard.
Bottura trying to hold on to Point's head to control him but Point postures up. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Point keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bottura is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Point pulls his head out easily.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Point is working away from the top position though.
Bottura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Point is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bottura trying to control but Point postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Point connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Point looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Point misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Point will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
Bottura jabs at Point's body.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura cracks a nice hook into Point's ribs.
Point takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Point misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura cracks Point with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Point tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.#CL2#
Point instigates a clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Point won't allow it. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Point controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bottura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Point is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Point is aware though and is defending well.
Point pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Point sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Point's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Point works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bottura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Point stacks Bottura 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 Point!
Bottura wants to control but Point postures up.
Bottura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Point prevents Bottura from improving his position.#SU2#
Point decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Point fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Point looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Point avoided it.
Point throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Point slips a jab from Bottura.
Point tries to counter with a clinch but Bottura shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura. #T4#
Jab by Point.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Point swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Point.
Point throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Point.
Point's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Point works the jab nicely.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Bottura is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Point.
I've got Point 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brixton's coach down at Diamond Unbreakable was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brixton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bottura throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
Brixton connects with a crisp jab.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Bottura has Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brixton digs a right hand into Bottura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bottura's gas tank.
Bottura is looking to control Brixton's arms but Brixton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottura has his back to the cage.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
Bottura is trying to keep Brixton in close.
Brixton stopping the sweep attempt from Bottura.#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brixton defends it easily.#SUB#
Bottura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brixton rolls with it to try and escape but Bottura cranks on the arm and Brixton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Danny Brixton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Something's gotta change'.

Event: PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Urani avoided it.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urani 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.
Urani jabs at Bottura's body.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.#CL#
Bottura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bottura jumps guard but Urani turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Urani manages to break the clinch.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Urani's ribs.#T1#
Bottura connects with a solid leg kick.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Urani scores with a shot to the body.
Urani moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bottura - the referee stops the clock and Urani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bottura. Urani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Urani looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urani's calf.
Bottura moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bottura 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.
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!
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Bottura throws a head kick that misses
and Urani counters with a flying knee that drops Bottura! Urani dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!

Event: PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Date wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Bottura pushes him away.
Date 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.
Date moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Date takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with a low kick.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Date takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bottura scores with a head kick. Date tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura tries to land a body kick
and Date counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date misses with a body punch
and Bottura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Date misses.
Date throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Date punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Date slips a jab from Bottura.
Date now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Date loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Date can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Date can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Date trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bottura's guard.
Date stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Date tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Bottura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Date stacks Bottura 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 Date!
Date tries to advance to mount but can't.
Date moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Date working away.
Date remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bottura struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bottura is being controlled here.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Bottura's face as Date controls the position.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Date tries to stand but Bottura is controlling his head.
Bottura struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Date works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Date misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Bottura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bottura jumps guard but Date stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Bottura tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date is working Bottura over against the cage.
A short left from Date.
Date tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Date uses from the top position.
Date looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura is trying to keep Date in close.
Date is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Date 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Date avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Date throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Date throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Date.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Date counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Date.
Bottura is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Date.
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!
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Date settles back down.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Date with a hook.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a jab.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Date. #T1#
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Date looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Date manages to circle out of the way.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bottura thows a body kick. Date tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Date throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Date takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Bottura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Date is leaning against Bottura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Date smiles and moves away.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Date fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Date misses with a body kick.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Date.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Date misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body kick.
Date scores with a jab.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Bottura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bottura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a good low kick that Bottura was not able to check.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bottura scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Date. That one must have hurt.
Date thumps Bottura with a low kick.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
Bottura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date scores with a nice head shot.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Date jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Date scores with a leg kick.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bottura's hands.
Date feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snow with a nice cross.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bottura's calf.
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow misses with a leg kick.
As Snow looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
Bottura 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.
Snow swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Snow doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Snow escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.

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

Event: PFC 124 Van Buren vs Mirage
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Bottura slips a straight right by Picker.
Bottura slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Picker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Picker throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Picker's sensitive parts.
Picker cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picker throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Picker jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker misses with a body shot.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bottura throws a head kick but Picker moves out of range.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
letting Picker counter with a right hand. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Picker blocks the leg kick.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Picker's knee but Picker avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Picker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Picker.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Picker as he checks the leg kick.
Picker throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Picker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Picker staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Picker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Picker saw that one coming.
Picker throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Picker's body.
A jab from Picker misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picker. That's going to slow Bottura down. #T2#
Bottura throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picker. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Picker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bottura slips a jab from Picker.
Picker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bottura misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picker looks to land a combination but Bottura avoids it well.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Picker avoids it well.
Picker throws a counter combo.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Picker blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Picker scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Picker 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.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker slips a straight right by Bottura.
Picker is looking for the big counter here.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Picker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Picker.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picker.
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!
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
Picker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.#CL#
Bottura clinches.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Picker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Picker to keep the fight standing.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Picker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picker taking a breather.
Picker lands an uppercut.
Picker is trying to break free.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Picker won't allow it. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Bottura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Picker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bottura.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that round.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Picker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura has been working on his balance at Relentless Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Picker.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Picker saw it coming and moves away.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura lands a head kick!
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Picker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura is looking to wear down Picker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Picker keeps the fight on the outside.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura cracks Picker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Picker takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bottura slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker scores with a jab.
Picker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bottura should have avoided that one.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picker, as that shot connected.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Picker swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a shot to the body.
Bottura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Picker takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Picker.
Picker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bottura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picker scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura slips a jab from Picker.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picker blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Picker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picker moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picker checks the leg kick.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bottura moves in looking to clinch but Picker pushes him off.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Picker at a distance.
A big right from Picker misses.
Bottura slips a jab from Picker.
Jab from Picker.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picker.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Bottura misses the jab.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Picker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Picker scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Picker.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picker! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Picker.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picker.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Picker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picker! But no joy.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura throws a big counter combination but Picker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Bottura closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Picker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Picker duly obliges.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Picker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a nice body kick.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura jabs at Picker's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Picker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Picker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Picker misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Picker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Picker saw it coming and moves away.
Bottura defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
A big left from Picker misses. #T1#
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Picker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Picker throws out a powerful jab.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Picker drops his hands momentarily and Bottura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Picker throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Picker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Picker checks a low kick from Bottura.
Picker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura misses with a wild combination.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Picker checks a leg kick nicely.
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bottura backs off Picker throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picker, as that shot connected.
Bottura throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
Bottura throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Picker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Picker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Bottura.
Picker misses with a hook.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Picker misses the jab.
Bottura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Picker scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura clobbers Picker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picker scores with a jab. Bottura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bottura lands a jab to the head.
Picker 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.
Picker misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Bottura misses
and Picker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Picker takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larson Picker.
I've got Picker 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
A relieved looking Larson Picker 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: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marttinen scores with a jab.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marttinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Marttinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bottura counters with a one-two to the body.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura misses with a combination
and Marttinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Marttinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bottura misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Marttinen has closed the distance and engaged Bottura in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bottura.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Marttinen throwing strikes but missing.
Marttinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marttinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bottura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen wants to stand but Bottura is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Marttinen postures up. #SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Marttinen defends it easily.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Marttinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marttinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marttinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marttinen forces his way into half guard.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura but Bottura is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Marttinen connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple. #T3##SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marttinen pulls his head out easily.
Bottura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marttinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
Bottura is controlling Marttinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bottura is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Marttinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Marttinen is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marttinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marttinen lands a couple of elbows.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bottura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marttinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bottura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marttinen is just riding it out for now. Bottura eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Marttinen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Marttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily.
Marttinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marttinen.#SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bottura throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen keeping full guard, as Bottura tries to pass.
Marttinen pulls Bottura in close to prevent any damage.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura advances to half guard.
Bottura wants to control but Marttinen is keeping him busy.
Bottura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bottura trying to pass the guard but Marttinen defending well.
Bottura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bottura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bottura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marttinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bottura.
Marttinen working to try and regain half guard.
Marttinen blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Marttinen working to try and regain half guard.
Bottura avoids the attempt from Marttinen to control.
Marttinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bottura.
Bottura tries to control but Marttinen wriggling away.
Bottura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marttinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bottura.
Marttinen gets back to half guard.
Bottura wants to pass to mount but Marttinen is defending the position.
Bottura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marttinen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
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#
Marttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marttinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Marttinen counters with a solid body kick.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
As Marttinen looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Marttinen just gets out of the way.#T1#
Marttinen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottura stuffs the takedown.
Caio Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Bottura throws a body punch but Marttinen moves out of range. #CL#
Bottura rushes Marttinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to stand but Bottura is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bottura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marttinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bottura.#T2#
Marttinen trying to control the position but Bottura is working away.
Marttinen advances to full mount.
Bottura 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.
Bottura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marttinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bottura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bottura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottura.#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marttinen defends it easily.
Marttinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Bottura managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Marttinen defends easily.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Marttinen lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marttinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Marttinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Marttinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marttinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marttinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

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

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

Event: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dikshit is able to avoid easily.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Dikshit tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit checks a low kick from Bottura.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Dikshit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Dikshit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Dikshit down.
Dikshit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dikshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bottura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit digs a good hook to Bottura's body.
Dikshit lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dikshit takes the fight into the clinch.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.#T2##TD2#
Bottura gets control of Dikshit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dikshit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dikshit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Dikshit pushes his legs off easily.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dikshit controls the pace.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Dikshit defends easily.
Bottura being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dikshit won't allow Bottura to sweep him here.
Dikshit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikshit stopping the sweep attempt from Bottura.
Dikshit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikshit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Dikshit off balance momentarily.
Dikshit throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Dikshit misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a left to the body.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
Dikshit scores with a jab.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Bottura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Dikshit. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura throws a counter combo.
Dikshit avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Dikshit throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dikshit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dikshit!
A jab lands there for Dikshit.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dikshit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Dikshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.#T1#
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Dikshit clinches.
Dikshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dikshit smiles and moves away.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
Dikshit avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Dikshit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Dikshit wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Dikshit tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Anurag Dikshit is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dikshit.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Dikshit throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Dikshit works over Bottura's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Bottura throws a jab when Dikshit was well out of range.#T3#
Dikshit lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dikshit throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Bottura's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that Bottura semi-blocks.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dikshit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit. #CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Anurag Dikshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dikshit walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Dikshit. Dikshit maintains the clinch.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Bottura's ribcage. Bottura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Bottura is breathing heavily.
Dikshit pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dikshit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Bottura moves out of range.
Dikshit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Dikshit was not able to check. #CL#
Dikshit rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anurag Dikshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dikshit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dikshit to keep the fight standing.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dikshit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dikshit lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Dikshit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dikshit to keep the fight standing.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a light punch inside.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit works on Bottura's body with a couple of short punches.
Dikshit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bottura or not.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head. #T4#
Dikshit lands a left hand. #ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Bottura is still on wobbly legs! Can Dikshit finish him?
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dikshit smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikshit drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bottura right on the button. Bottura goes down! Dikshit follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dikshit gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anurag Dikshit!
A relieved looking Anurag Dikshit 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: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Bottura thumps Bathory with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bottura takes a step back to recover.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottura motions for Bathory to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
As Bathory backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T2#
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura slips under a jab from Bathory.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a body kick.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bathory lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Bottura misses the jab.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bottura takes a step back to recover.
Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory lands with a right hand.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bottura backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory cracks the inside of Bottura's front leg.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
As Bathory backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory 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. #T4#
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a left to the body.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily.
Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bottura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Bathory tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory connects with a body shot.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Bottura connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off.
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Bottura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bottura back to the cage. Bathory follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well. #T2#
A big left from Bathory misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Bottura is looking to wear down Bathory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
letting Bathory counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.
Bottura thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bottura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Bathory takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bathory looks to land a combination. Bottura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bottura closes the distance and clinches.
Bathory taking a breather.
Bottura jumps guard but Bathory turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bathory tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottura slips a jab from Bathory.#CL#
Bottura takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bottura's sensitive parts.
Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bathory lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bottura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bottura feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice cross by Bathory.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bottura throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bottura backing away here, and Bathory unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bathory feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Bathory defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Bottura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory motions for Bottura to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory lands a head shot.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bottura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Bottura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bottura cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Bathory throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bottura wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bathory 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Bottura misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bottura takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
Bottura is pulling down on Gavin's head. It's preventing any offense from Gavin, at least for the moment.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gavin defends it easily.#SUB#
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gavin doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Gavin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 624 Jones vs Obuhov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Built avoids the head kick by Bottura.
A good leg kick by Built.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Bottura jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bottura misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Built tries to counter by clinching up but Bottura breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Bottura drives through and clinches with Built against the cage. #T1#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action.
Built 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.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Built lands.#CL#
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Built. Built maintains the clinch.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bottura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Built has passed into half guard!
Bottura is trying to control but Built passes into side control!
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bottura's face as Built controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
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.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bottura wants to control but Built postures up.
Bottura tries to bench press Built off him but Built keeps the position.
Built controls the position.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Built content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Built, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Bottura jumps guard.
Bottura looking to control. #SUB2#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built tries to clinch
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caio Bottura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bottura. #CL2#
Built tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottura has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Bottura pulls Built into guard. #SUB2#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Built to get to half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Built seems content to control.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Built trying to control the pace.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Built is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Built pulls his head out easily.
Bottura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Built passes into side control.
Built wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bottura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bottura wants to control but Built is having none of it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to hold on but Built postures up.
Built sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bottura wants to hold on but Built pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bottura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bottura tries to control Built's body but Built pushes him off. Bottura squirms to his side and now Built has his back!
I really don't envy Bottura right now.
Built not allowing Bottura to control his hands.
Bottura wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Built really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bottura.
Pa‘Akea Built overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Built doesn't have the hooks in and Bottura manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Built scores with a leg kick.
Bottura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Built wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bottura moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Bottura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a head kick but Built moves out of range. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Built checks it.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes one on the button.
Built connects with a body shot.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Built checks a low kick from Bottura.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A head kick misses from Bottura.
As Bottura looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Bottura just gets out of the way.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Built counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bottura off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Built follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bottura was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Pa‘Akea Built thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikolaev slips a jab from Bottura.#TD#
Nikolaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikolaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Bottura trying to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
Nice strikes from Nikolaev there.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nikolaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolaev 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. #T1#
Bottura gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for a triangle here. Nikolaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Bottura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nikolaev is tapping out - this one is all over!

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

Event: Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottura.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod checks a low kick from Bottura.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bottura misses the body punch
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.#CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Rhod defends easily.
Rhod is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhod defends well.
Rhod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bottura trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Rhod defends easily. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rhod has his hands clasped together but Bottura extends and breaks Rhod's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bottura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
Rhod thows a leg kick but Bottura checks it
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod misses with a body punch
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a one-two to the body.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rhod takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bottura.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhod.#T3#
Rhod misses with a body punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod keeps Bottura at a distance using the push kick.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Rhod misses with a leg kick.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Bottura shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bottura tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Rhod.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Bottura misses
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.#T1#
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod lands a body shot. #T2#
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bottura feints a jab promting Rhod to slip. Bottura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rhod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Bottura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura. #T3#
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhod 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.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Bottura stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Bottura throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Rhod.
Bottura throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhod circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura motions for Rhod to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Bottura. #T1#
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura blocks a jab.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Bottura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rhod gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Bottura's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhod.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
Bottura swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Bottura does no damage.
Rhod 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.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rhod lands with a hook. Bottura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bottura lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhod's knee momentarily.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Bottura moves out of range.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Bottura works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhod misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhod 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 612 Nixon vs Kocur
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bottura checks a low kick from Douglas.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Douglas works the jab nicely.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bottura.
Douglas misses with a combination
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas 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.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Douglas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Douglas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Douglas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Douglas's body.#T2#
Bottura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Douglass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Douglas misses with a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Douglas thinking.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura lands a jab.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Douglas down.
Douglas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura scores with a nice strike.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Bottura jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
Bottura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Douglas misses with a right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas slips under a jab from Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Douglas throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Douglas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBottura.
Douglas throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Douglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Douglas there.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bottura swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Douglas wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura is looking to wear down Douglas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Douglas swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Douglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.#T1#
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Douglas misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Douglas lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.
Bottura lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Jab from Douglas.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Douglas throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Bottura connects with a body shot.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Douglas misses.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Bottura defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Bottura throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Douglas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Bottura moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Douglas.
Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Bottura throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Bottura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a leg kick.
Douglas checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Douglas.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Bottura checks it
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottura, as that shot connected.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Douglas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Douglas moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
Bottura misses with a leg kick.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Douglas avoided it.
Douglas with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Douglas thumps Bottura with a low kick.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Douglas scores with a jab.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Bottura misses with a hook.
It seemed like Douglas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Douglas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Douglas checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Bottura misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. #T4#
That kick from Douglas tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas thumps Bottura with a low kick.
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Douglas misses the jab.
As Douglas looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Douglas just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Bottura.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caio Bottura.
Well Bottura 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Douglas spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.

Event: DARE INFERNO
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Bottura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Bottura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottura is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bottura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottura is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottura is pressing down on Day's thigh, looking to free his foot. Day is holding on for now.
Bottura prevents Day from improving his position.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura here.
Day is looking for a sweep. Bottura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Bottura is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottura.
Bottura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bottura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bottura prevents Day from improving his position.
Bottura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working. #T3#
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bottura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Day is trying to control the position but Bottura postures up.
Bottura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottura postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Bottura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Day gets a takedown into half guard.
Day is thwarting Bottura's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Bottura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Day is working away from the top position though.
Day not doing much here.
Bottura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bottura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Day.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Bottura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Day.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bottura 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.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
Day throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Day is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura 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. #T2#
Day will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bottura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Day blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Bottura throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Bottura stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Day.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Day throws a sloppy head kick
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day takes one on the button.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
Day misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Day.
A left and a right from Bottura both land. Nice combination.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Bottura counters with a low kick, right behind Day 's knee.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Bottura moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Day misses with a double jab
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura moves out of range as Day throws a body kick. #TD2#
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Bottura is looking to cinch up a triangle. Day throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bottura's body to avoid the submission. Bottura has instead reached around Day's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bottura arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bottura avoids it.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Cooke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Bottura blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Cooke.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bottura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Cooke wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Bottura was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cooke swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Bottura swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bottura avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bottura will feel that in the morning.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooke connects with a high kick.
Cooke throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cooke.
Bottura connects with the punch.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Bottura was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cooke motions for Bottura to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Cooke misses with a wild combination.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Cooke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cooke.
Bottura misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Cooke shrugs it off though. #T2#
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Bottura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Bottura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Cooke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bottura.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Bottura pushes him off.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke tried to counter with a leg kick but Bottura avoided it.
Bottura feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bottura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Bottura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke takes one to the chin there.
Bottura motions for Cooke to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Cooke is looking to wear down Bottura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Nice shot by Bottura.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bottura checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Cooke jabs at Bottura's body.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Cooke's knee but Cooke avoids it well.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bottura defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Bottura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke lands a high 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!
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura lands a jab to Cooke's midsection.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Bottura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cooke lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a body kick. #CL#
Cooke darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
Cooke scores with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bottura jumps guard.
Cooke is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Cooke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bottura working a defensive guard but Cooke passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Bottura.
I think Bottura 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura backing away here, and Favelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Favelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Favelli misses.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Favelli tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
Favelli misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a low kick, right behind Favelli 's knee.
Favelli throws a combination that misses
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Favelli lands a jab.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Favelli's legs.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Favelli is just out of range.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura defending well as Favelli loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Favelli rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Favelli tries to land a knee to the head but Bottura blocks with his arms.
Bottura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bottura blocking some punches. #T1#
Bottura struggles to land a body shot inside as Favelli controls his hands.
Favelli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bottura breaks from the clinch.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Favelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Favelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Favelli throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Favelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Stellario Favelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Favelli as he connects with a hook.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura 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.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Favelli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Favelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favelli manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Favelli off balance momentarily.
Favelli throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Favelli just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Favelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Favelli misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Favelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Favelli manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Favelli avoids it.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Favelli misses with an uppercut.
Bottura punishes Favelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Favelli scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Favelli.
Favelli staying out of range there.
Favelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Favelli moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Favelli scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Favelli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Favelli scores with a punch to the head.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Favelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Favelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Favelli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Favelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura is looking to wear down Favelli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws a hook but Favelli blocks it.
Favelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Favelli misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Favelli misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
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!
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Favelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Favelli delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Favelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Favelli is looking to clinch.
Favelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Favelli's sensitive parts.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Favelli misses with a double jab
and Bottura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Favelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bottura lands a glancing blow to the side of Favelli's head.#CL2#
Favelli rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura controlling the action here for a moment.
Favelli blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Favelli manages to break the clinch.
Favelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stellario Favelli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Favelli throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Favelli misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Favelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Favelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Favelli.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Favelli is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Bottura throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Favelli's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bottura lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 63
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Vegas throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura 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 crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vegas doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura throws a push kick but Vegas slaps the foot to one side.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bottura on the side of the head.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Vegas's legs.
Bottura swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegas is out of range.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bottura.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
A solid body kick from Vegas. #T2#
Vegas feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Bottura in a clinch. #T3#
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vegas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bottura is trying to stall.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas presses Bottura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Bottura's ribcage. Bottura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegas just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vegas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas 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.
Vegas misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.#T4#
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Vegas with a hook.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Bottura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vegas lands a head kick!
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Vegas tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Vegas tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura jumps guard but Vegas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Vegas tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Vegas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vegas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Vegas slips under a jab.#T3#
Vegas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a one-two to the body.
Vegas cracks Bottura with an open hand slap.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vegas misses with a kick to the body.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura slips a straight right by Vegas.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Bottura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vegas.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Vegas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegas tries to avoid it.
Vegas checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Bottura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vegas.
Bottura 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.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Vegas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vegas eats them both and turns towards Bottura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura lands a really nice looking cross but Vegas seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Bottura scores with a four punch combination!
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura. #T2#
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Vegas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vegas wants to stand but Bottura has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas defends well.#SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily. #T3#
Vegas scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Vegas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vegas tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Bottura.
As Bottura backs off Vegas throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vegas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vegas uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vegas is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottura is proving hard to escape from.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Vegas just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Vegas backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Vegas catches Bottura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vegas clinches.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Vegas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegas defends it easily.#SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas is looking to stand up but Bottura won't let him.
Vegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bottura is working an open guard so Vegas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bottura stalks Vegas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vegas's face. Vegas staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegas misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vegas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Vegas rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Vegas tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vegas has him pressed against the cage.
Vegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Vegas holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Bottura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas. #ROC2#
Bottura is rocked!
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vegas walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Bottura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas steps in with a hook that catches Bottura right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vegas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bottura looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura wants to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch position.
Junior Vilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.#CL2#
Vilson tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
It seemed like Bottura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Vilson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Vilson is predictable there
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T1#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Vilson tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Bottura checks a low kick from Vilson.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
A nice side step and Bottura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura counters with a body kick.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura 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.
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!
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Bottura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Bottura drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilson with a hook.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson 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.
Vilson lands a front kick.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.#T3#
Vilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Vilson.
Bottura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Vilson swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.#T4#
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Bottura darts in and clinches Vilson up against the cage.
Come on Bottura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Vilson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vilson with a hook.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilson.
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Vilson misses with a leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Bottura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson throws a leg kick
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson. #T3#
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Bottura tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura.
Crunch! Vilson slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Bottura throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilson punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bottura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
Bottura throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Bottura's ribs.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a combination. Vilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
An inside leg kick from Bottura misses.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.
Bottura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Vilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Vilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson misses the body punch
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Bottura connects with a body shot.
Bottura slips a straight right by Vilson.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Vilson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses. #T2#
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura checks a low kick from Vilson.
Vilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura throws a leg kick that misses.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson throws a lazy body kick
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson thows a leg kick but Bottura checks it
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilson swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Vilson down.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Vilson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Vilson's knee but Vilson avoids it well.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura throws a push kick but Vilson slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Bottura misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura moves forwards but Vilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Bottura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
Bottura works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura thuds his shin into the meat of Vilson's side.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Bottura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vilson blocks it well.
Vilson lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Vilson misses with a body shot
and Bottura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Bottura slips a jab from Vilson.
Bottura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vilson.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilson counters with an outside leg kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson cracks the inside of Bottura's front leg.
Crunch! Bottura slams his shin into Vilson's torso.#T4#
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Bottura feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Bottura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Bottura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vilson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Vilson takes it in his stride.
Vilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Vilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilson thinking.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Bottura's legs.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura slips a straight right by Vilson.
Bottura slips under a jab from Vilson.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilson as he connects with a hook.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Vilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilson doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Bottura 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.
Vilson tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura scores with a nice right hand.
Bottura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Bottura lands a high kick!
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vilson scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilson, as that shot connected.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Vilson.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vilson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
Junior Vilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura 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.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Bottura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottura.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Oliveira only half commits.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Oliveira. #T1##CL2#
Oliveira rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Bottura tries to tie him up.
Bottura can't break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura stalling.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bottura slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Bottura scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliveira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Oliveira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura sets himself, and Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Bottura avoids it this time.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bottura 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.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.
Oliveira cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura connects with a body shot that sends Oliveira's belly button to the back.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Bottura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bottura!
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.#T1#
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bottura. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Oliveira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bottura swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Bottura throws a one two combo.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body kick.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Bottura swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
Bottura slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliveira avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a body kick that stops Oliveira in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Oliveira stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Bottura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range. #T1#
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Oliveira takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Bottura moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#T4#
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Bottura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottura, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Cartagena both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura takes a swing at Cartagena's ribcage but misses.
Cartagena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartagena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Cartagena misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura thows a body kick. Cartagena tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartagena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartagena swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartagena now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartagena throws a nice looking combination but Bottura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartagena misses with a right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bottura counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartagena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cartagena looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Cartagena just gets out of the way.
Cartagena jabs at Bottura's body.
Cartagena throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bottura cracks Cartagena with an open hand slap.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bottura scores with a three punch combo!
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Cartagena misses with a straight right.
Cartagena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartagena to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Cartagena moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
The fighters circling - Cartagena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartagena under the eye.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cartagena's head.#ROC#
Cartagena is rocked!
Bottura is looking to slow Cartagena down with leg kicks.
Cartagena is still on wobbly legs! Can Bottura finish him?#T4#
Cartagena gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bottura gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cartagena is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura 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.
Vargas throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Vargas blocks it.#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Bottura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vargas defends well.#SUB#
Vargas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vargas has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bottura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vargas is defending well. Bottura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vargas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bottura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range. #CL2#
Gavin rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gavin walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura 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.
Bottura moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
A big right from Bottura misses.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura misses with a double jab
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gavin.#T1#
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin throws a counter combo.
Gavin is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bottura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Bottura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Bottura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bottura swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bottura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin connects with a high kick.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily. #T2#
Bottura checks the leg kick.
Bottura misses the jab.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura checks a low kick from Gavin.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Gavin stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Bottura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Bottura blocks a leg kick.
Bottura throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin with a hook.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.#T4#
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
And Gavin responds with a good body kick, but Bottura manages to step out the way in time.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura avoids a kick to the body.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gavin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin scores with the left hand. Bottura knows he should have avoided that one.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura 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.
Bottura throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Bottura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bottura moves forwards but Gavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottura checks it well.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Gavin was not able to check.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bottura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Gavin.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin misses with a leg kick
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin motions for Bottura to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottura.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gavin wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gavin lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Gavin checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
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!
Bottura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gavin.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Gavin tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Gavin feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down. #T1#
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bottura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Bottura misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Bottura checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bottura cracks Gavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Bottura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bottura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gavin lands with an overhand left.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Gavin catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin connects with a high kick. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bottura is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gavin pushes Bottura away with a front kick.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Bottura tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DARE COMBATS CAVALIERS
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBottura.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: House of Gladiators in the buildup to the fight.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
Slater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slater doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Bottura lands a head kick. Slater smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Bottura forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Slater has had enough of the clinch but Bottura keeps him there for the moment.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slater misses with a punch to the body.
Slater throws a head punch that misses.
Slater can't break the clinch.
Slater wants to get back to striking at distance but Bottura won't allow it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slater to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bottura manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Slater gets to his feet. Bottura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bottura swings for the body but Slater moves out of range. #CL#
Bottura gets a clinch. #TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Slater wanted to stand there but Bottura had control of the position. #T2##SU2#
Slater decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bottura, up you get!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bottura.
Slater lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bottura clinches. #TD#
Bottura manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Slater wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bottura's closed guard. He's half up but Bottura has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bottura pivots and extends the arm, Slater falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bottura! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A very excited looking Caio Bottura 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: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh misses the body punch
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bottura strikes.#T2#
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Bottura and pushes him back against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws out a powerful jab.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bottura blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Bottura.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh 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#
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bottura throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Ozolinsh was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Ozolinsh takes it in his stride.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Bottura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh cracks Bottura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard. #SUB#
Ozolinsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozolinsh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle here but Ozolinsh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bottura wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Bottura is trying to control Ozolinsh's posture but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to control but Ozolinsh manages to take his back.
Bottura trying to control but not successfully.
Ozolinsh controlling well, preventing Bottura from escaping the position.
Ozolinsh gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Good control from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bottura is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Bottura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ozolinsh uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Ozolinsh to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ozolinsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.#CL#
Bishop clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bottura gets control of Bishop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Bottura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bottura is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bishop's guard.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bottura won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bottura 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.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bishop has Bottura pulled in close to control his posture.
Bottura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bottura passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Our spies down at at LOD: House of Gladiators inform us that Bottura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bottura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop looking to stall.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it. #TD2#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bishop uses from the top position.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caio Bottura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop stalling.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bottura with the active half guard here but Bishop passes nicely into side control.
Bottura manages to get back to half guard.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Bottura defends it. #SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop prevents Bottura from improving his position.
Bottura trying to control here.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Bottura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bottura is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is staying active underneath Bishop, 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.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop connects with the punch.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.#CL#
Bishop darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bottura pulls guard successfully.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.#T1#
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Bishop 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.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #SUB2#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Bishop to get to half guard.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bottura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bottura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bishop rolls with it to try and escape but Bottura cranks on the arm and Bishop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jackson Bishop had this to say: 'All my losses so far have helped shape me into being a better fighter, this one will be no different. Congrats to my opponent'.

Event: DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: House of Gladiators in the buildup to the fight.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bottura!
Bottura avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Bottura throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Gonzalez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Bottura.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bottura moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Bottura keeps him there for the moment.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez scores with a one two! Bottura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Bottura avoids nicely.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Bottura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
and Gonzalez counters with a one-two to the body.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Bottura throws a low kick but Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bottura slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bottura moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
A big right from Bottura misses. #T2#
Jab from Gonzalez.
Bottura wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez 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.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vigorio Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
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!
Gonzalez slips a jab from Bottura.
Gonzalez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bottura back to the cage. Gonzalez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bottura scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vigorio Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vigorio Gonzalez'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#
Bottura moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bottura throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Bottura walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bottura throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Bottura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bottura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.#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!
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Gonzalez's leg but Gonzalez calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Bottura.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Bottura throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bottura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Bottura won't let him. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but Bottura had control of the position. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vigorio Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzalez 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DARE 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu goes for a double leg but Bottura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bottura continues to drive forward.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Averescu with the counter takedown but Bottura avoids it easily.#CL2#
Averescu forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Averescu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bottura walks away with a smile on his face. Averescu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Caio Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Averescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura. #T1#
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Averescu's sensitive parts.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Averescu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Averescu postures up. #SU2#
Averescu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bottura scores with a head kick. Averescu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Bottura.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Averescu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bottura napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Averescu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Bottura cracks the inside of Averescu's front leg.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu wants to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bottura as Averescu tries to tie him up.
Bottura just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Averescu.
Averescu lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Averescu to keep the fight standing.
Averescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bottura up against the cage.#TD2#
Averescu gets control of Bottura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Averescu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Averescu is keeping the position for now.
Bottura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bottura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Averescu dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Bottura keeping full guard, as Averescu tries to pass. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Averescu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Averescu works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Caio Bottura 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#
Bottura blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Bottura throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Averescu blocks it.#CL2#
Averescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Averescu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Averescu jumps guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Averescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Bottura tries to pull guard but Averescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
Averescu postures up. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Averescu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Averescu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bottura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bottura working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Bottura is really struggling to control Averescu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab lands there for Bottura.#TD2#
Averescu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bottura on his heels. He'll look to pass Bottura's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Bottura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Averescu uses it to pass to side control.
Averescu working away.
Bottura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Averescu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Averescu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Averescu wants to pass to mount but Bottura is defending the position.
Bottura wants to control but Averescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bottura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Averescu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Averescu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Averescu is defending well. Bottura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Averescu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bottura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE X
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Newell moves out of range of the body kick.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura lands a nice looking body kick.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newell misses with a series of wild punches.
Newell looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Newell.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Newell avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Newell misses with a left hand
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newell scores with a head kick.
Newell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Newell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Newell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bottura backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Newell got wobbled bad by a big combination! Bottura presses forward with punches and knees until Newell stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Newell closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.

Event: DARE 6
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Bottura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range. #CL#
Magomedov pushes Bottura up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Bottura jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Marat Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bottura tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Magomedov won't allow it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Magomedov gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at LOD: Black Label inform us that Bottura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Bottura defends it.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bottura trying to control here.
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
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!
Magomedov winds up and cracks Bottura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bottura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottura.
Bottura is trying to keep Magomedov in close. #T3#
Magomedov pushing down on Bottura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Bottura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bottura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bottura.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottura, not yet. #T4#
Magomedov stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bottura.
Magomedov stands up over Bottura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov stands up over Bottura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bottura has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov stands and throws Bottura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bottura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
That kick from Bottura tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Bottura.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Bottura.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.#T1#
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to throw a body kick
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura connects with the punch.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Bottura.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.#T2#
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura 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.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Bottura unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bottura throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bottura's head.#T3#
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Magomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bottura's head.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Magomedov backing away here, and Bottura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Bottura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marat Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.#T4#
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Bottura 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.

Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov'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.
#R3#
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Bottura does no damage.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Bottura lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Bottura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bottura is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs. #CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Bottura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards. #T2##TD2#
Bottura manages to pull guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Magomedov to get to half guard.
Bottura trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Bottura wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Bottura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bottura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Bottura tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T4#
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Bottura is defending the position.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Bottura taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Bottura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Bottura throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Bottura is avoiding it.
Bottura slips a straight right by Magomedov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura. #T2#
Bottura throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Bottura's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Bottura slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottura, as that shot connected.
Jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Bottura. #CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov stalls.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Magomedov. #ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bottura is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a big uppercut that drops Bottura! More strikes from Magomedov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bottura lies dazed against the cage as Magomedov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov is the new lightweight champion!
Marat Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a hook but Palentine blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
Palentine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Palentine avoids it well.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palentine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.#T1#
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Bottura.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palentine thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Palentine throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Palentine swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura jabs Palentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Palentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palentine throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Palentine takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
Palentine tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura misses with a body shot
and Palentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Palentine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Bottura scores with a one two! Palentine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palentine scores with a nice strike.
Bottura swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Palentine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Palentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palentine.
A lazy left from Bottura finds it's target.
Palentine misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Palentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura lands a head shot.
Bottura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palentine slips a jab from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Palentine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palentine misses with a looping right.
Palentine slips under a jab.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Palentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Palentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palentine throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Palentine lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Palentine saw that one coming.
Palentine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Palentine moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Bottura throws a hook but Palentine avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palentine! But no joy.
Palentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palentine on the side of the head.
Palentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bottura doesn't seem bothered though.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Palentine.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bobby Palentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura scores with a one two! Palentine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palentine slips a straight right by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Palentine. #T2#
Palentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Palentine is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Palentine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
Palentine slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Palentine.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Palentine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Palentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottura.
Palentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Bottura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
A little jabbing left from Palentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Palentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Palentine scores with a nice strike.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Palentine scores with a hook.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palentine can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Palentine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottura!
Bottura is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Palentine stands up and beckons Bottura to his feet.
Bottura misses with a hook. Palentine ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Palentine is looking for the big counter here.
Palentine blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Palentine wants to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch position.
Bottura connects with a body shot that sends Palentine's belly button to the back.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bottura lands with an uppercut that bounces Palentine off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palentine doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura lands with a nice combination. Palentine backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palentine doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Palentine counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Palentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
Palentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Palentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Bottura throws a series of punches but Palentine avoids them all with ease.
Palentine tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Palentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palentine with a nice cross.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Palentine counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Palentine both land. Nice combination.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Palentine moves out of range as Bottura strikes.#T2#
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Palentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bottura doesn't seem bothered though.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Palentine.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Palentine's head back.
Palentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Palentine throws a series of punches but Bottura avoids them all with ease.
Palentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palentine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura misses with a right hand
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bobby Palentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Palentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Palentine had a free shot at his head there.
Palentine takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Palentine does no damage.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Palentine.
Good standup being displayed there by Bottura as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Palentine lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Palentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine cracks Bottura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palentine.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Palentine lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Palentine saw that one coming.
Palentine misses with an uppercut.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Palentine moved out of range nicely.

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 Caio Bottura.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottura, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC 56: Dog Vs Chikatchawan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Bottura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottura connects with the punch.#CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Bottura.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. #TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Bottura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bottura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ragnarsson has passed into side control.
Bottura is looking to reverse the position.
Bottura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Black Label, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Bottura can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ragnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.
Bottura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ragnarsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ragnarsson's back!
Bottura wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Bottura is really struggling to control Ragnarsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bottura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ragnarsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ragnarsson for a finish. #SUB#
Ragnarsson won't enjoy being in this position. Bottura looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ragnarsson is tapping - it's over boys! Bottura picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC 47: Johnson Vs Picker
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Wan Soo motions for Bottura to come forward. Wan Soo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wan Soo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wan Soo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Wan Soo's head.
Bottura throws a right hand that Wan Soo ducks under and follows up with a left that Wan Soo also avoids with ease.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Wan Soo avoids it well.
Wan Soo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Wan Soo moves away and avoids it.
Wan Soo throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.#CL2#
Wan Soo clinches with his opponent.
Wan Soo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Wan Soo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura is trying to push Wan Soo away but Wan Soo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wan Soo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wan Soo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bottura jumps guard and drags Wan Soo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wan Soo controlling from the top position.
Wan Soo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bottura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wan Soo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wan Soo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wan Soo postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Wan Soo is stalling in the full guard.
Wan Soo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Wan Soo postures up.
Wan Soo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Archon Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wan Soo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Wan Soo trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Wan Soo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wan Soo moves out of range of the strikes.
Wan Soo lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wan Soo wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Wan Soo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bottura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wan Soo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Wan Soo manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Wan Soo rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wan Soo pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Wan Soo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wan Soo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wan Soo trying to land knees to the body.
Bottura jumps guard but Wan Soo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Bottura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bottura wants to break free but Wan Soo has control.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wan Soo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Wan Soo.
Bottura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Wan Soo has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wan Soo to keep the fight standing.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wan Soo to keep the fight standing.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Wan Soo.
A short right from Wan Soo on the inside.
Bottura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Wan Soo won't allow it.
Wan Soo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bottura jumps into guard, dragging Wan Soo to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wan Soo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Wan Soo postures up.
Wan Soo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Wan Soo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bottura's head.
Bottura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wan Soo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wan Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wan Soo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wan Soo trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Wan Soo dominated that round.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wan Soo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bottura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wan Soo takes one to the chin there.
Wan Soo takes one on the button.
Wan Soo ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura throws a right hand that Wan Soo ducks under and follows up with a left that Wan Soo also avoids with ease.
Wan Soo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Wan Soo darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wan Soo stalling in the clinch.
Wan Soo prevents Bottura from breaking the clinch.
Wan Soo stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan Soo has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Wan Soo tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Wan Soo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wan Soo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wan Soo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Wan Soo tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Wan Soo back against the cage.
Wan Soo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head.
Wan Soo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura jumps guard but Wan Soo stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Wan Soo won't allow it. #BC#
Bottura breaks from the clinch.
Bottura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bottura connects with a right hand. Wan Soo shakes it off.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wan Soo does it's job there.
Wan Soo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wan Soo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bottura circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Wan Soo lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wan Soo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wan Soo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Bottura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wan Soo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Wan Soo throws a front kick that sends Bottura stumbling back into the cage.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Wan Soo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wan Soo.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura jumps guard but Wan Soo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Wan Soo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wan Soo uses from the top position.
Wan Soo throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wan Soo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Wan Soo stands up and waves to Bottura to follow him. #T3#
Wan Soo looks to land a combination but Bottura avoids it well.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Wan Soo manages to avoid it.
Jab by Wan Soo.
Wan Soo defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Wan Soo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Wan Soo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bottura is trying to defend but Wan Soo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bottura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wan Soo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wan Soo's back!
Bottura not allowing Wan Soo to control his hands.
Bottura tries to keep control of the position but Wan Soo is staying busy.#SUB#
Bottura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jon Wan Soo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura trying to control momentarily.
Wan Soo can't escape the position.
Bottura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wan Soo's body. #SUB#
Wan Soo showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Bottura has the hooks in. Wan Soo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Bottura passes his arm under Wan Soo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Wan Soo taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Bottura!
A relieved looking Caio Bottura 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: DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Michel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bottura has hold of Michel's hands but Michel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bottura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Michel postures up.
Michel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Michel is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Michel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Michel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Michel trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Michel pushes his legs off easily.
Bottura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michel's guard. #REVR#
Bottura 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.
Michel controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself.
Bottura forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michel sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Bottura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michel!
Michel wants to control but Bottura is having none of it.
Michel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bottura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Michel is squirming around, avoiding Bottura's attempts to control the action.
Bottura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Michel gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bottura wants to pass to mount but Michel is defending the position.
Michel tries to get to full guard but Bottura has control of the leg.
Bottura is trying to control the action in half guard but Michel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Michel is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Michel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bottura wants to pass the guard but Michel is defending well.
Bottura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Michel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michel is staying active underneath Bottura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura wants to pass to mount but Michel is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura misses with a hook. Michel ducked under it nicely.
Michel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michel tries to move into range but Bottura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Bottura.
Michel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Michel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bottura on his heels. He'll look to pass Bottura's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Michel is working Bottura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michel postures up. #T1#
Michel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michel trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura controlling Michel's posture.
Michel preventing the sweep.
Bottura trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Michel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Michel postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Michel's head back.
Jab from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Michel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Michel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Michel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Michel keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bottura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Black Label, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Michel working away.
Bottura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Michel scoring with strikes but Bottura is staying in there.
Bottura tries to reverse the position but Michel maintains control.
Bottura 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.
Michel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura is pressing down on Michel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michel controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyeis Michel 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#
Nice straight punches there by Bottura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottura.
Bottura lands with a nice combination. Michel backs away looking to recover.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michel's calf.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Michel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bottura throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Michel counters with a takedown into side control.
Michel cracks Bottura with a big elbow.
Bottura being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Bottura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Michel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Michel lands a couple of good shots and Bottura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bottura tries to break free.
Michel avoiding Bottura 's attempts to control his hands.
Michel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bottura hold on?
Michel keeps control of the position easily here as Bottura tries to buck him off.
Michel lands a shot to the body.
Bottura is really stuck here. #T2#
Bottura is working hard here to advance position.
Michel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bottura turns into Michel and is now in his guard.
Bottura tries to free his leg and advance position but Michel is retaining full guard.
Bottura stopping the sweep attempt from Michel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bottura lying in Michel's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Michel decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bottura taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyeis Michel!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyeis Michel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Bottura misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottura won't be happy with that.
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.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Tinto stalls from top position.
Bottura tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto takes a little break here. Bottura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Tinto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottura, who protects the arm well.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Tinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bottura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bottura is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Bottura tries to roll over but Tinto keeps him under control.
Tinto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tinto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bottura is holding on tight.
Tinto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Tinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bottura is surviving well by controlling Tinto's body position as best he can.
Bottura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bottura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bottura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottura stays in close to Tinto's body and controls the position. #T4#
Tinto looking to control.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinto is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tinto controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself. #SUB2#
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bottura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bottura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bottura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto walks into a jab.
Bottura digs a good hook to Tinto's body.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bottura works the jab nicely.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Tinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura throws a jab when Tinto was well out of range.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Tinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bottura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tinto trying to mount his opponent but Bottura defends it.
Tinto is thwarting Bottura's attempts to control the position.
Bottura gets back to full guard.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Tinto controlling him for the moment.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Tinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daniel Tinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Tinto postures up.
Tinto throws a big elbow that misses.
Tinto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bottura's guard.
Bottura moves into full guard.
Bottura working a defensive guard here.
Bottura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinto is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bottura keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
Bottura looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tinto passes Bottura's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tinto 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tinto in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bottura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottura.
Bottura pulls Tinto in close to prevent any damage.
Bottura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinto is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Tinto 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#
Tinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Tinto controlling him for the moment.
Tinto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is working hard here to advance position.
Tinto looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bottura wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Tinto preventing the sweep.
Tinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura wants to control but Tinto postures up.
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Tinto 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 Bottura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bottura tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Bottura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tinto fending off the submission attempt from Bottura.
Bottura has the hooks in. Tinto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tinto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tinto tries to escape but Bottura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bottura avoiding Tinto 's attempts to control his hands.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tinto turns into Bottura and is now in his guard.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tinto controlling from the top position.
Bottura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Tinto content to stall in guard here.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Tinto looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Tinto.
I've got Tinto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tinto!
A relieved looking Daniel Tinto 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: DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tinto.
Tinto loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bottura! #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tinto feinted with a counter takedown.
Bottura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura tests Tinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinto is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tinto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bottura misses with a hook #TD#
and Tinto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bottura working for a triangle but Tinto defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bottura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tinto stacks Bottura 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 Tinto!#T1#
Tinto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bottura is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tinto tries for a kimura but Bottura is defending well. #SUB#
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tinto is staying tight to Bottura's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Tinto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottura, who protects the arm well.
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Bottura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Bottura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tinto off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottura controlling well, preventing Tinto from escaping the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinto turns into Bottura and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tinto passes into side control.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Bottura is letting Tinto control him for a moment.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bottura wants to control but Tinto postures up.#T4#
Bottura sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily.
Tinto passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Daniel Tinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
That's time! Tinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tinto missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bottura throws a nice looking combination but Tinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinto is looking to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura sizes up Tinto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Bottura avoids it well and moves away.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Tinto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bottura sprawls and moves away.
Bottura thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bottura, as that shot connected.
Tinto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Tinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Tinto tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.#SUB2#
Bottura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tinto uses it to pass to side control.
Bottura is not content to let Tinto control the position.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bottura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bottura is looking to control Tinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Tinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Tinto not doing much here.
Tinto prevents Bottura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Tinto is looking to advance position but Bottura won't allow it. #T3#
Tinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto controlling the action here.
Daniel Tinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura is pressing down on Tinto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinto trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tinto defends well.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Tinto tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto'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#
Tinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Tinto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bottura #TD#
and Tinto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for subs off his back but Tinto has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bottura defends it well. #T1#
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working. #SUB#
Tinto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bottura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinto.
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
Tinto works his way into side control.
Tinto trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura is looking to reverse the position.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.
Tinto is looking to take a break and control but Bottura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Tinto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tinto wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Tinto 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.
Bottura is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bottura wants to control the action here but instead Tinto manages to pass to full mount!
Bottura holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tinto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bottura regains half guard.#SUB#
Tinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.

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 Daniel Tinto.
I think Tinto 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Daniel Tinto!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Caio Bottura!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a two punch combo.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Teller off balance momentarily.
Teller moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
A jab from Bottura misses.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottura cracks Teller with an open hand slap.#T1#
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura with a jab.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura digs a good hook to Teller's body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller slips under a jab from Bottura.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Teller 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.#T3#
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller.
Teller unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Teller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Teller moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teller.
Bottura throws a front kick that sends Teller stumbling back into the cage.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Teller is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Bottura lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Teller unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Teller's shoulder, as Teller tries to avoid the shot.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Teller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teller in his tracks.
Teller defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Teller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura slips under a jab.
As Teller looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Teller just gets out of the way.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Bottura throws a head kick that Teller semi-blocks.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teller circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Nice uppercut there from Bottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Bottura misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bottura throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.#T2#
Teller moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bottura scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Teller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Teller avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura scores with the left hand. Teller knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller 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.
Teller lands with a hook. Bottura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller checks the leg kick.
Bottura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teller momentarily.
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura cracks the inside of Teller's front leg.
Teller blocks a head kick by Bottura. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Teller's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Teller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Teller.
Teller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Teller walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Teller lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bottura connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.#T1#
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teller counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Teller. #T2#
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Bottura misses the jab.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Teller blocks a jab.
Teller throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura lands an overhand right.
Bottura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teller.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTeller.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teller. #T3#
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Bottura throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Bottura.
Bottura throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura throws a series of strikes that have Teller backpedaling.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Teller avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Teller avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Teller avoids it.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Teller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bottura.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teller. Teller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henry Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Bottura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottura, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Caio Bottura!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Caio Bottura!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Caio Bottura!

Caio Bottura wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Henry Teller was interviewed post fight and said 'He's a tough dude. I'm obviously disappointed but I'll definitely come back stronger than ever. Can't wait to get back in the gym Monday morning.'.

Event: DFC Sin City 17
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tay on the side of the head.
Bottura throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottura! #SUB2#
Tay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tay but great work by Bottura.
Tay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tay has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bottura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tay is trying to improve his position.
Tay manages to get back to 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!#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura but Tay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bottura to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bottura seems to be working for a kimura but Tay defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Bottura works his way into side control. #T1#
Tay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Tay looks winded!#SUB#
Bottura is working for a kimura but Tay is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bottura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tay has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bottura. #T2##SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily.
Tay is looking to improve his position.
Tay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Tay is defending against the submission attempts here by Bottura.
Tay tries to get to full guard but Bottura has control of the leg.
Tay won't allow Bottura to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bottura passes to full mount! #SUB#
Bottura has hold of Tay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine from mount but Tay is having none of it. #T3#
Tay is squirming around, avoiding Bottura's attempts to control the action.
Bottura forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Bottura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tay is defending well though. Bottura let's go of the attempt for now.
Bottura keeps control of the position as Tay tries to break free.
Bottura is trying to stick to Tay's back but Tay is turning into Bottura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bottura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tay.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Bottura pushes a forearm under Tay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Benjamin Tay had this to say: 'I think I'm going to try Featherweight next time, I might be too small for this division.'.

Event: DFC Sin City 13
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Roy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Roy drives through with a takedown into Bottura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bottura pushes a forearm under Roy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

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

Event: Mayhem 11 Getstoned v. Bottura
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Getstoned keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Getstoned. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Getstoned.#CL#
Getstoned has managed to clinch.
Bottura tries to break the clinch but Getstoned is controlling the position.
Getstoned definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Getstoned presses Bottura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Getstoned lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bottura is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Bottura wants to stall.
Getstoned throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Getstoned keeps control of Bottura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bottura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Getstoned lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Getstoned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getstoned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bottura stalling in the clinch but Getstoned improves position.
Getstoned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Getstoned.
Bottura looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Getstoned.
Getstoned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Getstoned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards. #T1#
Getstoned lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Getstoned scores with a shoulder strike.
Getstoned lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Getstoned.
Getstoned lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Getstoned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
Getstoned has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura is still on wobbly legs! Can Getstoned finish him?
Bottura is looking to break free of the clinch but Getstoned has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Getstoned fails to land.
Getstoned throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Getstoned misses with a punch on the inside.
Getstoned has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura seems to have recovered his senses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Getstoned throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Getstoned lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Getstoned blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Getstoned gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Getstoned gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Getstoned creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bottura with a big uppercut! Bottura tries to clinch up but Getstoned pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bottura to the mat! Bottura covers up and Getstoned unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Getstoned!
During a confident post fight interview, Ted Getstoned thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Mayhem 9 Shreve vs. The Axe
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Child Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Bottura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Bottura.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Bottura had a free shot at his head there.
Bottura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Bottura persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Bottura connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown is looking to slow Bottura down with leg kicks.
Brown throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Bottura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bottura throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Bottura jabs at Brown's body.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Bottura drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Bottura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Bottura drops Brown with a naaaaasty hook - Brown is in real trouble here! Bottura dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Sin City 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Kumaran rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bottura decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kumaran defends well.#SUB#
Bottura pushes a forearm under Kumaran's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kumaran is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Bane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.#CL2#
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Bane. Bane maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bottura gets control of Bane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bane wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bottura looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bane is aware though and is defending well.
Bottura looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottura, not yet.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bottura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bottura has tightened it up now! Bane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
A very excited looking Caio Bottura 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: BBP 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Bottura thuds his right hand into Oddwekk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Oddwekk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oddwekk lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Oddwekk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bottura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Oddwekk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bottura pulls down on the head and he's put Oddwekk to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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