Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
D Ippolito avoids a punch combination nicely.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niedzwiedzinski.
D Ippolito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niedzwiedzinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Ippolito on the side of the head.
D Ippolito blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski catches D Ippolito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niedzwiedzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Niedzwiedzinski.
D Ippolito shoots for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ippolito shoots in and drives through. Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well.
D Ippolito misses with a body kick.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown but D Ippolito shows good takedown defense. #TD#
D Ippolito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Niedzwiedzinski did well to prevent D Ippolito getting side control.#ES2#
Niedzwiedzinski has one foot on D Ippolito's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Niedzwiedzinski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Niedzwiedzinski duly obliges.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzinski.
D Ippolito misses with a takedown attempt
and Niedzwiedzinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski shows good takedown defense.
D Ippolito is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niedzwiedzinski as he avoids it easily.
D Ippolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes D Ippolito away with a front kick.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Niedzwiedzinski! D Ippolito is out on his feet! Niedzwiedzinski rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - D Ippolito is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! D Ippolito is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PSE 37
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
D Ippolito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
D Ippolito staying out of range there.
Tudekiks misses with a body shot.
Tudekiks wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tudekiks rushes D Ippolito and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
D Ippolito gets tackled into the cage by Tudekiks. Tudekiks maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks prevents the takedown attempt.
D Ippolito has Tudekiks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tudekiks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ippolito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tudekiks after a bit of a struggle.
Tudekiks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Ippolito's elbow.
Tudekiks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tudekiks.
D Ippolito tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that D Ippolito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Tudekiks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks prevents the takedown attempt.
D Ippolito tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D Ippolito avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tudekiks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Tudekiks pushes D Ippolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tudekiks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
D Ippolito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tudekiks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tudekiks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
D Ippolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Tudekiks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Tudekiks rushes D Ippolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
D Ippolito is trying to drag Tudekiks to the mat but Tudekiks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tudekiks.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Tudekiks wants to clinch#TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by D Ippolito.
D Ippolito prevents Tudekiks from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
D Ippolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tudekiks is looking to stand up but D Ippolito isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Tudekiks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tudekiks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
D Ippolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tudekiks misses with a double jab #CL#
and D Ippolito counters by moving into the clinch.
Tudekiks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. D Ippolito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tudekiks can turn it around.
Tudekiks misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tudekiks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
D Ippolito tries for a takedown. No joy.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tudekiks just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
D Ippolito wants a takedown.
Tudekiks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tudekiks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for D Ippolito to work.
Tudekiks lands a left hand.
D Ippolito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tudekiks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tudekiks. #BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch.
Tudekiks connects with a single shot there.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up but D Ippolito circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tudekiks rushes D Ippolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks tries a body shot but D Ippolito blocks it. #BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudekiks throws a series of punches but D Ippolito avoids them all with ease.
Tudekiks scores with a hook.
Tudekiks moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch but D Ippolito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Ippolito has his takedown stuffed
and Tudekiks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Tudekiks.#ROC2#
D Ippolito is rocked!
D Ippolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tudekiks counters with a big right hand! Oh D Ippolito is in trouble here! Tudekiks follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Kagonbo
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
D Ippolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from D Ippolito misses the target.#TD#
D Ippolito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scorpion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Scorpion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
D Ippolito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Ippolito.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
D Ippolito wants to free his trapped foot but Scorpion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
D Ippolito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scorpion is controlling D Ippolito's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. D Ippolito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
D Ippolito passes the guard and advances to mount!
D Ippolito with the ground and pound from mount.
D Ippolito tries to push Scorpion's head away but Scorpion is holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, D Ippolito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
D Ippolito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scorpion is now in D Ippolito's guard. A big mistake from D Ippolito there, giving up the dominant position!
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
D Ippolito working for submissions but it's allowed Scorpion to get to half guard. #T2#
D Ippolito wants to get back to full guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but D Ippolito defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Ippolito works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
D Ippolito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scorpion stacks D Ippolito 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 Scorpion!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Scorpion stands up and beckons D Ippolito to his feet. #T3#
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scorpion as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and D Ippolito counters with a straight right hand.
D Ippolito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scorpion tries to avoid it but D Ippolito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scorpion to the ground. Scorpion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a push kick but D Ippolito slaps the foot to one side.
Scorpion throws a low kick but D Ippolito avoids it.
D Ippolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
D Ippolito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scorpion's waist but Scorpion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Ippolito off to one side.
Scorpion thumps D Ippolito with a low kick.
Sesto D Ippolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
D Ippolito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Good work by D Ippolito as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
D Ippolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from D Ippolito misses.
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Ippolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by D Ippolito.
Scorpion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion 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#
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but D Ippolito pushes him off.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D Ippolito shoots for a takedown but Scorpion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
D Ippolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion tries to score with a low kick but D Ippolito moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D Ippolito.
Scorpion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Ippolito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito slips a jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scorpion but Scorpion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat.
Anderson Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scorpion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Ippolito.
A good leg kick by Scorpion. #TD#
D Ippolito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scorpion on his heels. He'll look to pass Scorpion's guard now, I'm sure.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorpion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst D Ippolito is controlling him.
Scorpion has his hands on D Ippolito's head, controlling the position.
D Ippolito scoring with some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Scorpion has control of D Ippolito's left arm, preventing D Ippolito from doing any damage.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scorpion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sesto D Ippolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
D Ippolito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorpion seems keen to control D Ippolito's posture.
D Ippolito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion is looking to stand up but D Ippolito isn't so interested in that idea.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Scorpion has wrist control.
D Ippolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Ippolito throws a strike but Scorpion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
D Ippolito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ippolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control D Ippolito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
D Ippolito is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scorpion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
D Ippolito won't allow Scorpion to sweep him here.
D Ippolito stands up over Scorpion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito stops Scorpion from standing up.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito postures up in Scorpion's guard and throws a big left but Scorpion blocks it. #T1#
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scorpion holds on and takes a little breather.
Scorpion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
D Ippolito throws a big right hand that misses.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy right hand. D Ippolito should have avoided that one.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Scorpion works the jab nicely.
Anderson Scorpion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scorpion!
D Ippolito fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scorpion wants to control but D Ippolito postures up.
Scorpion is looking to reverse the position.
D Ippolito scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scorpion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but D Ippolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sesto D Ippolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorpion can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion manages to work his way to half guard, despite D Ippolito's best efforts.#SUB#
D Ippolito is looking for a kimura here.
Scorpion keeping control of the position. #T3#
D Ippolito is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from D Ippolito. #SUB#
D Ippolito seems to be looking for submissions.
Scorpion gets full guard.
Scorpion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
D Ippolito drops back looking for a leg! Scorpion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scorpion manages to kick D Ippolito off! D Ippolito jumps back into Scorpion's guard.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Ippolito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
D Ippolito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scorpion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of D Ippolito, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sesto D Ippolito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Scorpion!
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Mir (NC)
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
D Ippolito defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that D Ippolito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
D Ippolito darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns D Ippolito into the cage.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Ippolito wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
D Ippolito shoots in and gets a takedown into Valentine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito throws a strike but Valentine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Valentine stands and steps away. D Ippolito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
D Ippolito shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
D Ippolito darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns D Ippolito into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ippolito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Valentine 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.
D Ippolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine is trying to stand up here but D Ippolito is controlling him well.
D Ippolito is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Valentine is trying to stand back up but D Ippolito is controlling him
D Ippolito trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
D Ippolito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
D Ippolito working Valentine over with strikes.
D Ippolito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Valentine's thigh. Valentine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Ippolito trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Ippolito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully.
D Ippolito with a nice head shot there.
D Ippolito trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Ippolito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Ippolito is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
D Ippolito throws a big right hand that misses.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.#ES2#
Valentine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. D Ippolito presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but D Ippolito avoids the damage to the body.
D Ippolito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentine throws a hook but D Ippolito blocks it.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Ippolito has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine moves to clinch but D Ippolito breaks away #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a single leg into guard. Valentine didn't expect that. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Valentine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
D Ippolito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
D Ippolito looking for a takedown.
Valentine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
D Ippolito is breathing heavily.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Ippolito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but D Ippolito is blocking nicely.
D Ippolito lands a shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
D Ippolito looking for a takedown.
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine landing knees to the head.
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
D Ippolito can't get the takedown.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to D Ippolito's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Valentine 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#
Valentine misses with a hook. D Ippolito ducked under it nicely.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on D Ippolito's shoulder, as D Ippolito tries to avoid the shot.
D Ippolito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten D Ippolito somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from D Ippolito is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with D Ippolito, pushing him back against the cage.
D Ippolito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
D Ippolito goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
D Ippolito has Valentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Valentine landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
D Ippolito is rocked!
D Ippolito is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oh D Ippolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but D Ippolito blocks with his arms.
Corwin Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Ippolito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but D Ippolito is blocking nicely.
D Ippolito seems to have got his legs back now.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Valentine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but D Ippolito avoids the damage to the body.
D Ippolito is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
D Ippolito is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
D Ippolito pulls guard. #SUB#
D Ippolito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valentine stacks D Ippolito 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 Valentine!#SU2#
Valentine stands up.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine blocks a jab.#T2#
D Ippolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt.
D Ippolito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from D Ippolito.
Corwin Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
D Ippolito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentine!
D Ippolito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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#
D Ippolito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valentine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
D Ippolito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
D Ippolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
D Ippolito thows a strike but Valentine uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Valentine as he ends up in D Ippolito 's guard! #SUB#
D Ippolito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
D Ippolito throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from D Ippolito.#SUB#
D Ippolito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
D Ippolito is looking to sweep but instead, Valentine has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Valentine stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
D Ippolito lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine with a hook.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine tries to clinch but D Ippolito is having none of it.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Valentine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows D Ippolito to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Valentine 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valentine closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops D Ippolito! Valentine dives in looking to finish! D Ippolito is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Valentine!
After winning the bout, Corwin Valentine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
Mir is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
D Ippolito clinches up against the cage.
Mir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mir.
Mir crunches a lovely knee into D Ippolito's ribcage.
D Ippolito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D Ippolito prevents a body shot from Mir.
Mir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
D Ippolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Mir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mir misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir 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.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
D Ippolito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mir lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards. #ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mir obliges.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Mir finish him?
Mir prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir prevents a body shot from D Ippolito.
Mir lands a nice knee to the body.
D Ippolito seems to have recovered his senses.
D Ippolito looks winded!
D Ippolito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Mir lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Mir as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mir.
Mir scores with a hook to the body.
Mir putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has D Ippolito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mir lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Mir.
A hook to the body from Mir.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section. D Ippolito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mir crunches a lovely knee into D Ippolito's ribcage.
Mir has D Ippolito pressed against the cage. He pushes D Ippolito back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mir throws a beautiful elbow that sends D Ippolito crashing to the floor! Mir piles on the pressure with more strikes! D Ippolito is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Mir!
Yoel Mir was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Sesto D Ippolito stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Ladd looks to throw the jab but D Ippolito is out of range.
Ladd stuffs the takedown.
Jab, jab by Ladd - just one landing.
D Ippolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
D Ippolito clobbers Ladd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
D Ippolito is looking to clinch.
D Ippolito slips under a jab.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
D Ippolito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ladd is trying to defend but D Ippolito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ladd keeping control of the position.
Ladd tries to roll over but D Ippolito keeps him under control.
Ladd trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
D Ippolito is looking for a kimura but Ladd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Ippolito to get the leverage.
D Ippolito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ladd keeping hold of D Ippolito's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
D Ippolito is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ladd still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ladd has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
D Ippolito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ladd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
D Ippolito actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.
Ladd wants to free his trapped foot but D Ippolito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ladd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but D Ippolito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Ladd is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ladd wants to work for an arm triangle but D Ippolito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Ippolito tries to roll over but Ladd keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ladd seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Ippolito wants to improve his position but Ladd is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ladd'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.
D Ippolito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for D Ippolito.
Ladd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
D Ippolito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ladd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ladd trying to control the action but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that round.
That's time! Ladd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than D Ippolito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Ladd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
D Ippolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
D Ippolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
Ladd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
D Ippolito thuds a left hand into Ladd's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
D Ippolito lands a two punch combo.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Ippolito.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Ippolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Ippolito can do to turn this around?
D Ippolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target. #T1#
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
D Ippolito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito slips under a jab from Ladd.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Ippolito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
D Ippolito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ladd!#ES#
Ladd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
D Ippolito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
D Ippolito throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ladd was covering up waiting for the punch and D Ippolito finishes the takedown easily into guard.
D Ippolito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
D Ippolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd wants to sweep but no luck.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Ladd blocks nicely.
D Ippolito with a nice head shot there.
Ladd wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
D Ippolito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Ippolito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
D Ippolito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
D Ippolito trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Ladd wants to stand up but D Ippolito is controlling him.
D Ippolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
D Ippolito stopping the sweep attempt from Ladd.
Ladd has momentary wrist control but D Ippolito slips an elbow through the middle.
Ladd is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
D Ippolito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ladd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of D Ippolito, into his guard. #REVR#
D Ippolito keeping moving, preventing Ladd from controlling successfully.
Ladd slips nicely into half guard.
Ladd is looking to advance position but D Ippolito won't allow it. #T4#
D Ippolito controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Ladd 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.
D Ippolito wants to get back to full guard.
Ladd is pressing down on D Ippolito's thigh, looking to free his foot. D Ippolito is holding on for now.
D Ippolito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ladd passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
D Ippolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Ippolito blocks a jab.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Ladd falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and D Ippolito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by D Ippolito.
Ladd has momentary wrist control but D Ippolito slips an elbow through the middle.
D Ippolito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Ladd pushes D Ippolito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As D Ippolito looks to move away, Ladd throws a big counter combo but D Ippolito just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. D Ippolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
D Ippolito misses the shot to the body. #T1#
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown
and D Ippolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Ippolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Ippolito manages to avoid it.
D Ippolito misses with a takedown attempt
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but D Ippolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd lands a head shot.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
D Ippolito takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd tries to bum rush D Ippolito with a series of wild strikes but D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
D Ippolito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ladd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. D Ippolito is in Ladd's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
D Ippolito wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving. #SUB2#
D Ippolito 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.
Ladd 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.
D Ippolito throwing strikes but missing.
Sesto D Ippolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd has control of D Ippolito's left arm, preventing D Ippolito from doing any damage.
D Ippolito preventing the sweep.
Ladd 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##T3##SUB2#
D Ippolito actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladd uses his free foot to push down on D Ippolito's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for D Ippolito.
D Ippolito is desperately trying to improve his position but Ladd has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Ladd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of D Ippolito's head but D Ippolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1-2. Ladd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
D Ippolito dives in and scores a takedown into Ladd's guard.#ES#
Ladd manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Ladd both land. Nice combination.
D Ippolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
D Ippolito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
D Ippolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ladd.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Ladd works D Ippolito's body with a nice hook.
Ladd blocks a jab.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Ippolito digs a good hook to Ladd's body.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Ladd - just one landing.
D Ippolito moves out of range as Ladd strikes.
Ladd lands an overhand right.
D Ippolito takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladd 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!
In defeat, Sesto D Ippolito stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 87
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. D Ippolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Ippolito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Song is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song misses with a low kick.
D Ippolito with the counter takedown but Song avoids it easily.
Song throws a shot from downtown. D Ippolito moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from D Ippolito misses its intended target.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song 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.
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and D Ippolito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by D Ippolito.
Song is looking to stand up but D Ippolito isn't so interested in that idea.
D Ippolito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Song's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Ippolito throws an elbow that misses. Song uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in D Ippolito's guard. Nice move by Song!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
D Ippolito is working an open guard so Song takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Song ducks under a wild hook from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from D Ippolito.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Ippolito misses with a wild body shot.
D Ippolito blocks a head kick by Song.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Ippolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
D Ippolito is looking for a kimura but Song is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Ippolito to get the leverage. #ES#
Song has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but D Ippolito is on him like a limpet, forcing Song back against the cage.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Song to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Ippolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but Song has him pressed against the cage.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Song walks away with a smile on his face. D Ippolito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
D Ippolito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten D Ippolito somewhat.
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but D Ippolito avoided it.
Song looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
D Ippolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Song scores with a punch to the head.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
D Ippolito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
D Ippolito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Song misses with an uppercut. D Ippolito saw that one coming.
D Ippolito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Song defends it nicely.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Song lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Ippolito. That did some damage!
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ippolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target. #TD2#
Song gets caught flat footed, as D Ippolito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
D Ippolito chips away with some ground and pound.
D Ippolito cracks Song with a solid left hand.
D Ippolito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Song manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D Ippolito's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Ippolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! D Ippolito scrambles back to his feet.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Song throws the left hand but D Ippolito avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Song.
Song scores with a jab.
D Ippolito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
D Ippolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Song throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
D Ippolito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from D Ippolito there.
Song wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#ES#
Song pushes D Ippolito off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Song avoids the body shot from D Ippolito.
Song misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Ippolito slips a straight right by Song.#TD2#
Song gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows D Ippolito to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
D Ippolito throws a leg kick but Song checks it.
Song connects with a leg kick. D Ippolito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song throws a push kick but D Ippolito slaps the foot to one side.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
D Ippolito has taken the fight to the clinch.
D Ippolito can't find room to land a body shot as Song controls the action.
D Ippolito tries to work over Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Song.
A nice left hand lands by Song.
Song misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Song scores with a nice short uppercut.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Song finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song lands a big right hand that drops D Ippolito! The killer instinct kicks in and Song finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Song!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min-Sik Song!
In his post fight interview, Min-Sik Song started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 80
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito digs a good body shot into Babbitt 's ribs.
D Ippolito moves out of range as Babbitt strikes.
Babbitt digs a good body shot into D Ippolito's ribs.
Babbitt tries to land a leg kick but D Ippolito saw it coming and moves away.
D Ippolito avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
D Ippolito clinches up with Babbitt and pushes him back against the cage.
D Ippolito tries a body shot but Babbitt blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babbitt .
A right hand to the body from Babbitt .
D Ippolito jumps guard but Babbitt stands there with D Ippolito around his waist. D Ippolito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babbitt lands a hook that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
D Ippolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Babbitt throws an elbow but misses.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babbitt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babbitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
A short right from Babbitt .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
D Ippolito pulls guard.
D Ippolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babbitt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Babbitt controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for a guillotine here but Babbitt defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babbitt controlling from the top position.
Babbitt looking to pass the guard.
Babbitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
D Ippolito wants to sweep here but Babbitt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
D Ippolito is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
D Ippolito working for a triangle but Babbitt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babbitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babbitt 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. #T3#
Babbitt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed D Ippolito's guard.
Babbitt wants to free his trapped foot but D Ippolito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babbitt controlling the action here.
D Ippolito is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Babbitt '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.
Babbitt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Babbitt pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Babbitt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
D Ippolito can't escape the position.
D Ippolito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babbitt lands with some strikes.
Babbitt wants to control the pace but D Ippolito is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Babbitt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Babbitt misses with a body kick.
Babbitt tries to land a leg kick but D Ippolito saw it coming and moves away.
D Ippolito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
D Ippolito throws a body kick that misses.
Babbitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babbitt misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and D Ippolito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
D Ippolito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babbitt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
D Ippolito keeping moving, preventing Babbitt from controlling successfully.
D Ippolito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
D Ippolito 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! Babbitt rolls with it to try and escape but D Ippolito cranks on the arm and Babbitt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sesto D Ippolito!
After the fight, Sesto D Ippolito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 73
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D Ippolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by D Ippolito.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Ippolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Ippolito lands a slapping body shot.
D Ippolito lands an overhand right.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D Ippolito avoids a kick to the body.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but D Ippolito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green feints and then cracks D Ippolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Ippolito down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sesto D Ippolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ippolito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!#T1#
Green is stalking D Ippolito. D Ippolito circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Green, and it's lights out! D Ippolito really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soylent Green!
Our winner, Soylent Green, 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.
In defeat, Sesto D Ippolito stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Whyte's head.
D Ippolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.#CL2#
D Ippolito gets a clinch. #BC#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D Ippolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
D Ippolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Whyte misses.
D Ippolito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Whyte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
D Ippolito with the counter takedown but Whyte avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
D Ippolito just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from D Ippolito misses its intended target.
Whyte throws a hook but D Ippolito blocks it.
D Ippolito throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
Whyte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
D Ippolito throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that D Ippolito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whyte as he avoids it easily.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Ippolito misses with a hook.
Whyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D Ippolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
D Ippolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whyte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - D Ippolito coming out on top.
Whyte takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whyte, right into the meat.
Nice shot by D Ippolito.#TD2#
Whyte gets caught napping as D Ippolito dives in and scores a takedown. Whyte manages to retain guard.#ES#
Whyte scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
D Ippolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by D Ippolito. #ES#
Whyte throws D Ippolito to one side and escapes!
D Ippolito takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
No luck for D Ippolito with that takedown attempt.
D Ippolito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from D Ippolito misses the target.
D Ippolito tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
And D Ippolito tries to counter it with a takedown but Whyte pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
D Ippolito misses with a body kick.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Ippolito lands a nice looking body shot.
D Ippolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whyte in his tracks.
Whyte connects with a looping right hand.
D Ippolito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whyte is fending him off so far but D Ippolito persists. Nope, Whyte circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito throws the kick towards the body but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte with a nice cross.#ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Whyte fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops D Ippolito to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! D Ippolito looks to clinch but Whyte throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! D Ippolito taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Benson Whyte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sesto D Ippolito was interviewed post fight and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito tries to clinch
and Budimon counters with a leg kick.
D Ippolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Budimon misses #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Budimon won't be happy with that.
D Ippolito working the body and head with strikes.
D Ippolito lands an elbow.
Budimon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
D Ippolito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
D Ippolito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Budimon, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon sneaks back into half guard.
D Ippolito passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
D Ippolito working for a guillotine from mount but Budimon is in no mood to give up.
Budimon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budimon stops D Ippolito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
D Ippolito has control of Budimon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Budimon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Budimon wants to control but D Ippolito is having none of it.
Budimon is looking to improve his position but D Ippolito isn't that keen on the idea.
D Ippolito working Budimon over with strikes here.
D Ippolito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Budimon can't escape the position.
Budimon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by D Ippolito. #SUB#
D Ippolito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
D Ippolito jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Budimon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Budimon defending against the ground and pound.
D Ippolito postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Budimon stops D Ippolito from passing to mount.
Budimon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budimon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, D Ippolito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Budimon can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Budimon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Budimon is trying to improve his position.
Budimon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budimon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Budimon pushes D Ippolito away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, D Ippolito gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
D Ippolito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
D Ippolito tries for a kimura but Budimon is defending well. #SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budimon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
D Ippolito has an Americana. Budimon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! D Ippolito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if D Ippolito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. D Ippolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries to work over D Ippolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that D Ippolito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raske smiles and moves away.
Raske misses with an uppercut. D Ippolito saw that one coming.
A big left from Raske misses.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito misses the shot to the body.
D Ippolito scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Raske has closed the distance and engaged D Ippolito in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
D Ippolito tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as D Ippolito controls his hands.
D Ippolito is leaning against Raske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD#
D Ippolito manages to pull guard.
Raske must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Raske stands up and waves to D Ippolito to follow him.
D Ippolito slips under a jab.
Raske throws a hook but D Ippolito avoids it easily.
Raske looks to throw the jab but D Ippolito is out of range.
D Ippolito attempts a counter takedown but Raske avoids it well and moves away.
Raske missing with a left hand there. D Ippolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Raske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
D Ippolito blocks a jab.
Raske throws a shot from downtown. D Ippolito moves away and avoids it.
Raske wants to clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by D Ippolito. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske tries to escape but D Ippolito is in control.
D Ippolito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raske!
Raske wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
D Ippolito is working for a guillotine from mount but Raske frees his head quite easily.
Raske is trying to stand up.
Raske is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
D Ippolito lands a big elbow. #T3#
D Ippolito lands with some strikes.
Raske squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! D Ippolito connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
D Ippolito working for a submission but Raske is keeping him at bay.
Raske is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
D Ippolito scoring with strikes but Raske is staying in there. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Raske wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by D Ippolito.
Raske is still in real trouble! Can D Ippolito finish him?#SUB#
D Ippolito working for a guillotine from mount but Raske is in no mood to give up.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Raske defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito won't let Raske get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #ES2#
Raske somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Ippolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Raske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Raske misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Raske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Ippolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a takedown into side control.
Raske wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
D Ippolito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raske is pushing D Ippolito's head away, looking to escape. D Ippolito manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to get an arm triangle but Raske is defending well. #SUB#
D Ippolito has hold of Raske's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Raske seems comfortable defending it but D Ippolito has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Raske is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Raske is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but D Ippolito couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito 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: DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Ippolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - D Ippolito had a free shot at his head there.
D Ippolito jabs at Hall's body.
D Ippolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
D Ippolito misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Ippolito's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a hook to the side of D Ippolito's head but D Ippolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall throws a leg kick #TD#
so D Ippolito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
D Ippolito throwing strikes but missing.
Hall is trying to keep D Ippolito in close. #SUB#
D Ippolito drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says D Ippolito as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with D Ippolito! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sesto D Ippolito!
In his post fight interview, Sesto D Ippolito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito lands the left hand.
A cross from D Ippolito lands.#TD2#
Magomedrasulov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. D Ippolito did well to prevent Magomedrasulov getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. D Ippolito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
D Ippolito keeping moving, preventing Magomedrasulov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
D Ippolito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedrasulov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedrasulov trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ippolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedrasulov is in close to D Ippolito's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Magomedrasulov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedrasulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior 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!
Magomedrasulov throwing strikes from guard but D Ippolito blocks nicely. #T1##SUB#
Magomedrasulov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedrasulov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedrasulov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as D Ippolito works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedrasulov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
D Ippolito has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Magomedrasulov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, D Ippolito has tightened it up now! Magomedrasulov 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito took some time post fight to say the following; 'check my bosses' music- soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. D Ippolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Ippolito, as that shot connected.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but D Ippolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Ippolito swings for the body but O Connor moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from O Connor misses its target.
O Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Ippolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
D Ippolito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Connor is fending him off so far but D Ippolito persists. Nope, O Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
O Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Connor feints and then cracks D Ippolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Ippolito down.
D Ippolito throws a shot from downtown. O Connor moves away and avoids it.
D Ippolito throws a body punch but O Connor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but D Ippolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Ippolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Connor.
O Connor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Ippolito.
A slow jab from O Connor misses its intended target.
O Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
D Ippolito defending well as O Connor loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
D Ippolito dives in and scores a takedown into O Connor's guard.
My spies in soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn inform me that D Ippolito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Ippolito wants to pass the guard but O Connor is keeping the position.
O Connor controls D Ippolito momentarily but D Ippolito frees himself.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
D Ippolito with a flurry of punches that miss.
D Ippolito is in close to O Connor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
D Ippolito looking to pass the guard.
O Connor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
D Ippolito looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
D Ippolito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Connor trying to control the position.
O Connor wants to sweep here but D Ippolito controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
D Ippolito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Connor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
D Ippolito is looking for a triangle but O Connor pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
O Connor preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
D Ippolito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Connor looking to pass the guard.
D Ippolito keeping moving, preventing O Connor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
D Ippolito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
D Ippolito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
O Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and D Ippolito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Connor has managed to get both his arms back between D Ippolito's legs - danger averted.
O Connor throwing strikes from guard but D Ippolito blocks nicely.
O Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ippolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Ippolito keeping full guard, as O Connor tries to pass.
D Ippolito looking for a sweep. Not yet D Ippolito, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sesto D Ippolito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
O Connor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Connor throws a solid leg kick but D Ippolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Connor.#CL2#
D Ippolito rushes O Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
D Ippolito gets control of O Connor's arms and successfully pulls guard. D Ippolito will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Connor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but D Ippolito has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. O Connor is looking to defend but D Ippolito has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for O Connor! D Ippolito pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, O Connor taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sesto D Ippolito!
Post fight, an emotional Sesto D Ippolito said 'check my bosses' music- soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from D Ippolito.
Good standup being displayed there by D Ippolito as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
D Ippolito feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, D Ippolito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
D Ippolito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. D Ippolito has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov. #TD2#
D Ippolito jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
D Ippolito is working an open guard so Kuznetsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
D Ippolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
D Ippolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
D Ippolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.#T1#
D Ippolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Ippolito shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but D Ippolito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Ippolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. D Ippolito ducked under it nicely.
D Ippolito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
D Ippolito misses the jab.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on D Ippolito's shoulder, as D Ippolito tries to avoid the shot.
D Ippolito looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
D Ippolito tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but D Ippolito moved out of range nicely.
D Ippolito tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
D Ippolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but D Ippolito ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
D Ippolito misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
D Ippolito ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.#ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Kuznetsov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops D Ippolito to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! D Ippolito looks to clinch but Kuznetsov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! D Ippolito taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sesto D Ippolito spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but D Ippolito slips the punch.
D Ippolito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fitzpatrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Ippolito just misses with a punch to the body.
D Ippolito scores with a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzpatrick. No joy for D Ippolito on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that D Ippolito avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Ippolito at a distance.
D Ippolito shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but D Ippolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Ippolito.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
D Ippolito misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
D Ippolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
D Ippolito feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by D Ippolito.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here. #CL2#
D Ippolito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
D Ippolito takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick pushes D Ippolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
D Ippolito jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with D Ippolito around his waist. D Ippolito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
D Ippolito can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
D Ippolito looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick presses D Ippolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick dips a shoulder and cracks D Ippolito with a mighty uppercut! D Ippolito falls back against the cage and Fitzpatrick unloads with a barrage of strikes! D Ippolito is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzpatrick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Ippolito at a distance.
D Ippolito is looking to clinch.
D Ippolito tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
D Ippolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Ippolito on the side of the head.
D Ippolito lands a nice shot to the body.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Ippolito lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
D Ippolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter lands a nice hook to D Ippolito's body. D Ippolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
D Ippolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
D Ippolito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carter defends it well.
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Ippolito misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Ippolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Carter gets a clinch. #T1#
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter pushes D Ippolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
D Ippolito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Carter.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
D Ippolito tries to clinch there but Carter circles away. #CL#
Carter closes the distance and pushes D Ippolito back into the cage.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
D Ippolito misses with a punch to the body.
D Ippolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Ippolito backwards.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Carter. #ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Carter.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A short right from Carter on the inside.
D Ippolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles D Ippolito! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carter is unloading with more strikes now! D Ippolito drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Carter made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
D Ippolito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and D Ippolito defends well.
D Ippolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Ippolito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bravo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
D Ippolito actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo wants to control but D Ippolito is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.
D Ippolito tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.#T1#
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
D Ippolito tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
D Ippolito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as D Ippolito is looking to escape.
Bravo prevents D Ippolito from getting the reversal.#T2#
D Ippolito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but D Ippolito defends the submission attempt.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of D Ippolito's head.
Bravo passes the guard and advances to mount!
D Ippolito is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
D Ippolito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but D Ippolito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
D Ippolito is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
D Ippolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bravo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing D Ippolito to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bravo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - D Ippolito pulls down on the head and he's put Bravo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sesto D Ippolito!
Post fight, Sesto D Ippolito stared into the camera and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Raskolnikov darts in and clinches D Ippolito up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for D Ippolito.
Raskolnikov throws a head punch that misses.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Raskolnikov won't allow it.
D Ippolito jumps guard but Raskolnikov stands there with D Ippolito around his waist. D Ippolito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raskolnikov leaning against his opponent.
Raskolnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Ippolito misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raskolnikov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raskolnikov to keep the fight standing.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by D Ippolito.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but Raskolnikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
D Ippolito jumps into guard, dragging Raskolnikov to the mat. #SUB#
Raskolnikov is posturing up here but D Ippolito has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raskolnikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raskolnikov has to tap! Slick submission there by D Ippolito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
D Ippolito moves to clinch but Kulina breaks away
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kulina closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
D Ippolito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
D Ippolito tries to roll over but Kulina keeps him under control.#SUB#
D Ippolito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
D Ippolito gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kulina avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
D Ippolito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulina is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Kulina stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Kulina. Those never looked like landing.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
D Ippolito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from D Ippolito is predictable there
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kulina gets the takedown into side control.
D Ippolito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulina off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Kulina right now.
D Ippolito punishes Kulina with strikes from the back mount.
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#
D Ippolito looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kulina taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sesto D Ippolito!
As Sesto D Ippolito got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
The defeated Alvey Kulina had this to say: 'I just wanna tell my fan sorry for losing to this chump tonite but his bitch just gave me the best blow job "EVER" backstage. I had no energy she suck it all out of me. I just didn't have enough to stop his takedowns tonite SORRY GUYS!'.

Event: RFC 31: The Big Bang
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Saki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
D Ippolito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by D Ippolito. Beautiful body shot.
Saki throws the left hand but D Ippolito avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that D Ippolito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
D Ippolito moves away from the strike by Saki.
D Ippolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saki was well out of range. Poor timing from D Ippolito.
Saki dips to his left and cracks D Ippolito with an uppercut!
Saki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Ippolito moves away.
D Ippolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And D Ippolito tries to counter it with a takedown but Saki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saki takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Ippolito manages to avoid it.
D Ippolito slips a jab and a cross from Saki.
A little jabbing left from D Ippolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ippolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Saki drives through and clinches with D Ippolito against the cage.
D Ippolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saki smiles and moves away.
Saki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saki throws a series of punches but D Ippolito avoids them all with ease.
Saki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
D Ippolito has closed the distance and engaged Saki in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Saki.
Saki tries a body shot but D Ippolito blocks it.
Saki lands an elbow just above D Ippolito 's eye.
Saki tries a body shot but D Ippolito blocks it.
Saki lands an elbow inside that D Ippolito shrugs off.
Saki tries to work over D Ippolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Ippolito's elbow.
D Ippolito fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
D Ippolito jumps guard.
D Ippolito has a closed guard, preventing Saki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
D Ippolito pushes a forearm under Saki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Saki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
D Ippolito looks to land a right hand but Extremist moved out of range.
Extremist cracks D Ippolito with a good jab.
D Ippolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Extremist jabs at D Ippolito's body.#CL2#
D Ippolito gets a clinch.
Extremist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but D Ippolito has him pressed against the cage.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but Extremist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
D Ippolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
D Ippolito has Extremist pressed against the cage, preventing Extremist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
D Ippolito goes for a takedown attempt but Extremist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from D Ippolito misses.
Extremist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as D Ippolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Extremist doesn't seem phased though.
Extremist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown.
Buddhist Extremist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
Extremist swats away the attempt to clinch by D Ippolito.#T1#
Extremist misses with a series of wild punches.
Extremist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown.
D Ippolito looks to land a right hand but Extremist moved out of range.
D Ippolito throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Extremist.
D Ippolito lands a right hook to the body.
Buddhist Extremist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Ippolito tries to clinch there but Extremist circles away.
D Ippolito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Extremist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
D Ippolito misses with a body shot.
Extremist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Ippolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Ippolito tries to clinch there but Extremist circles away.
Extremist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Ippolito jabs at Extremist's body.
D Ippolito throws a lazy right hand but Extremist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Ippolito throws the left hand but Extremist avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by D Ippolito.
D Ippolito scores with a jab to the body.
Extremist cracks D Ippolito with a good jab.
D Ippolito takes a swing at Extremist's ribcage but misses.
Extremist throws a nice looking combination but D Ippolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D Ippolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
D Ippolito lands an overhand right.
D Ippolito works the jab nicely.#CL2#
D Ippolito closes the distance and clinches.
D Ippolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Extremist presses D Ippolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D Ippolito misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Extremist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
D Ippolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Extremist blocks a body shot from D Ippolito.
Extremist can't break the clinch.
D Ippolito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Extremist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Extremist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but D Ippolito has him pressed against the cage.
D Ippolito misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Ippolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Extremist.
D Ippolito tries to throw a body punch but Extremist avoids it by throwing D Ippolito back against the cage.
Extremist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Extremist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
D Ippolito successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Extremist gets to his feet. D Ippolito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sesto D Ippolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ippolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Extremist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Extremist does no damage.
D Ippolito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Ippolito tests Extremist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Ippolito tries to clinch up but Extremist circles away and keeps his distance.
Extremist misses with a hook. D Ippolito ducked under it nicely.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Extremist moves out of range.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Extremist sprawls well. Extremist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. D Ippolito gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sesto D Ippolito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Extremist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Ippolito.
Extremist lands a jab to the nose.
D Ippolito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Extremist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Ippolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Extremist.
Extremist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Extremist slips under a jab.
It looked like Extremist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Ippolito digs a good hook to Extremist's body.
Extremist slips a straight right by D Ippolito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito connects with a body shot that sends Extremist's belly button to the back.
D Ippolito misses with a shot to the body
and Extremist counters with a left and a right that stings D Ippolito.
Extremist throws a series of punches but D Ippolito avoids them all with ease.
Extremist looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Extremist throws a series of punches but D Ippolito avoids them all with ease.
D Ippolito dives in for a single leg takedown but Extremist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buddhist Extremist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
D Ippolito dodges the punch combination from Extremist.
Extremist misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Ippolito misses with a hook. Extremist ducked under it nicely.
D Ippolito scores with a nice strike.
Extremist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Extremist.
D Ippolito with the counter takedown but Extremist avoids it easily.
Extremist avoids the body shot from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito misses with a straight left.
D Ippolito lands a right hook to the body.
D Ippolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Extremist throws a series of strikes that have D Ippolito backpedaling. #T2#
Extremist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Extremist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
D Ippolito shoots in and gets a takedown into Extremist's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito stands and throws Extremist's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
D Ippolito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Extremist, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
D Ippolito has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Extremist is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. D Ippolito yanks on the arm and Extremist is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by D Ippolito.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sesto D Ippolito!
In his post fight interview, Sesto D Ippolito gave a big smile as he said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

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