Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averescu takes a step back to recover.
Averescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Averescu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Averescu.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Averescu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Averescu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Averescu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Averescu scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averescu. Averescu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Averescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Averescu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Averescu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin lands a high kick!
Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Averescu goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin with a nice cross.#T3##CL#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Averescu. Averescu maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin cracks the inside of Averescu's front leg.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Averescu connects with a body shot.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averescu has time to react.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Averescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Averescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Averescu blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Averescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Averescu misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Averescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#T1#
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Averescu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Averescu throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.#T2#
Gavin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gavin throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averescu 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.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Averescu.
Gavin jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Gavin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gavin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Averescu wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Averescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavin is pulling down on Averescu's head to control his posture.
Averescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gavin trying to control the position here.
Gavin controls Averescu momentarily but Averescu frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Averescu trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Averescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Gavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Marin Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu shoots in but no luck this time.
Averescu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averescu tries to clinch up.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averescu's hands.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Averescu fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him. #T1#
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin thumps Averescu with a low kick.
Gavin leaves Averescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gavin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Averescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
Averescu throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gavin circles away.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Averescu in the body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Averescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Averescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gavin pinned against the cage. Gavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Averescu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu 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.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Averescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gavin finds it's way round the side to connect with Averescu's head.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin 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 13
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu goes for a double leg but Bottura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bottura continues to drive forward.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Averescu with the counter takedown but Bottura avoids it easily.#CL2#
Averescu forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Averescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Averescu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bottura walks away with a smile on his face. Averescu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Caio Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Averescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura. #T1#
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Averescu's sensitive parts.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Averescu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Averescu postures up. #SU2#
Averescu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bottura scores with a head kick. Averescu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Bottura.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Averescu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bottura napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Averescu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Bottura cracks the inside of Averescu's front leg.
No joy there for Bottura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu wants to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura fails to pull guard. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bottura as Averescu tries to tie him up.
Bottura just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Averescu.
Averescu lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Averescu to keep the fight standing.
Averescu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bottura up against the cage.#TD2#
Averescu gets control of Bottura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Averescu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Averescu is keeping the position for now.
Bottura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bottura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Averescu dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Bottura keeping full guard, as Averescu tries to pass. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Averescu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Averescu works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Bottura throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Averescu blocks it.#CL2#
Averescu takes the fight into the clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Averescu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura jumps guard but Averescu stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Averescu jumps guard but Bottura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Averescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Bottura tries to pull guard but Averescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
Averescu postures up. #SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Averescu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Averescu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bottura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bottura working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Bottura is really struggling to control Averescu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab lands there for Bottura.#TD2#
Averescu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bottura on his heels. He'll look to pass Bottura's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Bottura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Averescu uses it to pass to side control.
Averescu working away.
Bottura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Averescu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Averescu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Averescu wants to pass to mount but Bottura is defending the position.
Bottura wants to control but Averescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bottura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Averescu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Averescu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bottura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Averescu is defending well. Bottura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Averescu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bottura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

Event: DARE X
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Krakow back into the cage.#TD#
Averescu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krakow is trying to keep an underhook but Averescu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krakow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Averescu manages to move to mount!
Krakow manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU#
Averescu decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Averescu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krakow to the mat! Krakow manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Krakow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Averescu is aware though and is defending well.
Averescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krakow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Averescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Averescu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Averescu connects with a knee to the head.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Krakow manages to get underhooks.
Krakow wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Krakow goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Averescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krakow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Averescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krakow desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU#
Averescu stands up from half guard. #CL#
Averescu forces Krakow back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Averescu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krakow uses from the top position. #T3#
Averescu is pulling down on Krakow's head to control his posture.
Krakow wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakow is one step ahead there. #ES#
Averescu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krakow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Krakow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Krakow looks to move away, Averescu throws a big counter combo but Krakow just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krakow.
Marin Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.#T4#
Averescu tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krakow fails to land the takedown.
Averescu throws a right hand that Krakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakow also avoids with ease.
Averescu stuns Krakow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Krakow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Krakow pushes Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Averescu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Averescu is standing up over Krakow. Krakow looks to escape but Averescu dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Averescu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krakow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krakow closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Krakow pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krakow.
Marin Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Averescu throws a head kick but Krakow moves out of range.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krakow shoots in but no luck this time.
Krakow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krakow misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Averescu.#TD#
Averescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krakow is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Averescu stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Averescu looks to land a combination but Krakow avoids it well. #TD#
Averescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Averescu is pushing down on Krakow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krakow is fighting to maintain full guard but Averescu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Averescu moves into full mount! Krakow won't be happy about that!
Averescu working Krakow over with strikes here.
Averescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Averescu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Averescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krakow can do to turn this around?#T2#
Averescu cracks Krakow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Averescu looking to secure an arm triangle but Krakow defends it well.
Averescu controlling from mount. #T3#
Krakow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Averescu controlling from the full mount.
Krakow working to try and regain half guard.
Krakow tries to lock up and control but Averescu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krakow is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Averescu is staying active.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krakow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Averescu avoids the attempt from Krakow to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Krakow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Krakow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Krakow is looking to control Averescu's arms but Averescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krakow has his back to the cage.
Averescu tries to pull guard but Krakow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Averescu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Averescu landing knees to the head.
Krakow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Averescu is pressed up against the cage. Krakow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Averescu down to the mat. Averescu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Averescu moves into range and clinches up with Krakow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Averescu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Krakow gets to his feet. Averescu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Averescu fakes the leg kick and cracks Krakow in the body.
Averescu throws a right hand that Krakow ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakow also avoids with ease.#T1##TD#
Averescu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krakow to the ground. Averescu is now in Krakow's guard.
Marin Averescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Averescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Krakow sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Krakow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Averescu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Krakow regains guard immediately.
Krakow wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakow throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2##SU#
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Krakow closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Averescu smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Krakow has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu goes for a takedown attempt but Krakow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Krakow has been cut.#T3#
Krakow misses with a combination
and Averescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Krakow tries to keep at a distance but Averescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu lands a nice knee to the body.
Averescu lands a knee to the body.
Krakow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Averescu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krakow is looking to get back to is feet but Averescu passes into side control. #SU#
Averescu stands up and beckons Krakow to his feet.
Nice body punch from Averescu. #TD#
Krakow tries to sprawl but Averescu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krakow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Averescu manages to move to mount! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krakow is looking to get to half guard.
Marin Averescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Averescu controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marin Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Averescu!

Event: DARE ALOHA
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Averescu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Averescu is in Dahl's guard.#SUB2#
Averescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Averescu has managed to get both his arms back between Dahl's legs - danger averted.
Averescu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahl is proving hard to escape from.
Averescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dahl controls Averescu momentarily but Averescu frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahl is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dahl stopping the sweep attempt from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Averescu keeping moving, preventing Dahl from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dahl pushing down on Averescu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahl is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Averescu reverses the position - he's now on top in Dahl's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Dahl, not yet.
Dahl keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.
Averescu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SU#
Averescu gets to his feet - Dahl follows without any prompting.
Averescu darts in looking for a takedown but Dahl gets double underhooks and turns Averescu into the cage. #TD#
Averescu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Averescu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Averescu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Averescu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Averescu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dahl working a defensive guard but Averescu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dahl is looking for a sweep.
Dahl looks to move to half guard but instead Averescu has passed into mount! Damn!
Averescu controlling his opponent.
Averescu prevents Dahl from getting the reversal.
Dahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dahl is trying to control but Averescu manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Averescu content just to control the position here.
Dahl is looking to get to half guard.
Averescu controlling the position easily from mount.
Averescu tries to control but Dahl wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl tries to hold on but Averescu postures up.
Averescu controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahl sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dahl enables Averescu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dahl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Averescu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dahl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Averescu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dahl.
Averescu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Averescu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SU#
Averescu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Dahl counters with a left and a right that stings Averescu. #TD#
Averescu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Averescu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dahl tries to bench press Averescu off him but Averescu keeps the position.
Dahl is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Averescu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Averescu prevents Dahl from getting the reversal.#T2#
Averescu controlling from mount.
Averescu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dahl is looking to escape.
Dahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dahl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahl is trying to control the position but Averescu postures up.
Dahl 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.
Averescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Averescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.#SUB2#
Dahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marin Averescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Averescu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dahl tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Averescu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Averescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Averescu is looking to take a break and control but Dahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl wants to control but Averescu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Averescu dives in and scores a takedown into Dahl's guard.
Averescu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahl can do to turn this around?
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahl is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Dahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dahl is trying to escape the position but Averescu is controlling the position.
Dahl is looking for a sweep.
Dahl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Averescu off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dahl looking to break Averescu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Averescu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dahl will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Averescu right now.
Averescu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Dahl trying to advance position but Averescu counters by regaining guard.
Dahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averescu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahl wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu is trying to hold Dahl in close to prevent damage but Dahl has managed to pass into half guard.
Dahl is pressing down on Averescu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Averescu is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Averescu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Averescu is trying to stand.
Dahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averescu keeps working.
Averescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dahl is working away from the top position though.
Averescu tries to roll over but Dahl keeps him under control.
Dahl stops Averescu from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahl trying to control from Averescu's half guard. Averescu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Averescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Averescu is trying to control the position but Dahl postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan Dahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marin Averescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Dahl gets caught flat footed, as Averescu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averescu defends well.
Averescu stays in close to Dahl's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Averescu!

Event: KOFC 59 - Obama vs Out
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speshial but Speshial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Averescu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Averescu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Averescu tries to clinch there but Speshial circles away.
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Speshial throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu walks into a left hand.
Averescu feints a jab promting Speshial to slip. Averescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Speshial slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Averescu moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Speshial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Averescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speshial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Averescu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Speshial tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Averescu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Speshial is still trying to improve position.
Speshial is trying to control Averescu's posture but Averescu avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu taking a break here but Speshial is having none of it and regains half guard.
Averescu is thwarting Speshial's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Speshial manages to get to full guard.
Averescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Speshial keeping moving, preventing Averescu from controlling successfully.
Speshial tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speshial is striking off his back. Averescu thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Averescu is looking to take a break and control but Speshial is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Speshial is trying to get back to full guard.
Averescu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Speshial avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Averescu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Averescu is trying to control the action in half guard but Speshial is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Averescu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speshial throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Speshial has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Speshial moves out of range of the body kick from Averescu.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speshial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speshial! But no joy.
Averescu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speshial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Speshial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Speshial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Marin Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speshial looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu throws a low kick, looking for Speshial's leg but Speshial calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Averescu has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marin Averescu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Averescu with a nice cross.
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speshial sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu misses with a double jab
letting Speshial counter with a right hand.
Averescu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speshial is out of range.
Speshial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Speshial falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Averescu counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speshial.
Speshial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Speshial.
Speshial throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Speshial goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Speshial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speshial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu tries to work over Speshial's front leg with a kick but Speshial checks it. #T1#
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speshial.
Averescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Averescu.
Speshial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Speshial cracks Averescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Speshial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Speshial rushes Averescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Speshial to keep the fight standing.
Speshial cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Speshial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Averescu takes a swing at Speshial's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Averescu cracks Speshial with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speshial throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Speshial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Averescu is rocked!
A lazy left from Speshial finds it's target.
Oh Averescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sumwan Speshial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speshial drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Averescu right on the button. Averescu goes down! Speshial follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Speshial gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumwan Speshial!

Event: KOFC 53 - Dux vs Bylund
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Maldini catches Averescu right on the button with a cross.
Averescu avoids the head kick by Maldini.
Nice shot by Maldini.#TD#
Averescu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maldini is trying to defend but Averescu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Averescu in particular looking to stall.
Maldini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maldini is not content to let Averescu control the position.
Averescu content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu is pressing down on Maldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maldini is holding on for now. #T1#
Averescu stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Averescu trying to control the action but Maldini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldini as he avoids it easily.
Averescu throws a front kick that sends Maldini stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Averescu. That one must have hurt.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu blocks the body kick.
Maldini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini flicks out a counter leg kick but Averescu steps away.
Jab from Maldini.
Maldini keeps Averescu at a distance using the push kick.
Averescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Averescu ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Maldini had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Averescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Averescu throws a big counter combination but Maldini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maldini misses with the combination.
Averescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses.
Maldini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Averescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldini. Maldini obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu slips under a jab from Maldini.
Averescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Averescu persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldini as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Maldini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldini 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.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Maldini throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Averescu checks a low kick from Maldini.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Maldini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Averescu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Averescu blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Averescu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maldini to the ground. Averescu is now in Maldini's guard.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Averescu tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini 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#
Averescu pushes Maldini away with a front kick.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini clobbers Averescu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maldini feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
Averescu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Averescu shoots in and gets a takedown into Maldini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Averescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Maldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maldini wants to pass to mount but Averescu is defending the position.
Averescu wants to get back to full guard.
Maldini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Averescu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maldini passes to full mount!
Averescu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Maldini looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Averescu taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Maldini!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Maldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Averescu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hattori misses the target.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Hattori sizes up Averescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Hattori back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hattori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Averescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hattori to keep the fight standing.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averescu trying to land knees to the body.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Averescu is trying to break free.#T1#
A short right from Hattori.
Averescu can't get the takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Averescu.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Averescu throws an elbow that misses. #T2##TD2#
Averescu pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Hattori gets to his feet - Averescu follows without any prompting. #CL#
Hattori clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Averescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Hattori kicks Averescu off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu feints the counter takedown.
Hattori tries to clinch there but Averescu circles away. #T3#
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Hattori lands.#CL2#
Averescu forces Hattori back against the cage and clinches.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori tries to clinch up
and Averescu counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
Averescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hattori's head backwards.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Hattori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#T4#
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hattori throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hattori tries to clinch up.
Hattori is looking to clinch.
Hattori misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Averescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hattori clinches with his opponent.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Averescu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hattori is looking to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch.
Averescu throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Jab from Hattori.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Hattori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Averescu wants to take the fight to the mat but Hattori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hattori circles away.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hattori is wise to it.#CL#
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Hattori.
Averescu blocking some punches. #T1#
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free but Hattori has control.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Averescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu shoots in for a double leg but Hattori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hattori closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Hattori wants to clinch.
Hattori lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Hattori throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.#T2#
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Hattori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu misses with a double jab.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and clinches.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hattori has Averescu pressed against the cage, preventing Averescu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Averescu tries to circle away but Hattori has him pinned against the cage.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Averescu jumps guard but Hattori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Averescu is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hattori presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masa Hattori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Averescu fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Averescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Averescu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Averescu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hattori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Hattori had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hattori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hattori throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hattori takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hattori.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu tries to break free but Hattori pushes him back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori tries a body shot but Averescu blocks it.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a straight right.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Hattori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a kick to the body.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Hattori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Averescu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hattori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Averescu prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Averescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Averescu.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu takes a shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu looks to land a body kick but Hattori moved away.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hattori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
Hattori is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hattori is out of range and Averescu settles back down.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a jab.
Masa Hattori is winning the standup battle so far.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Averescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hattori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Averescu moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Hattori lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori scores with a hook.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Averescu tries to get set, Hattori tries to push him back and clinch up but Averescu manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Averescu or perhaps it was just good defense by Hattori, which made it look bad.
Averescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hattori is fending him off so far but Averescu persists. Nope, Hattori circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu walks into a left hand.
Hattori throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Averescu is rocked!
Hattori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
Hattori catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu throws a chopping leg kick but Hattori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hattori 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Averescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Czarzsa circles away.
Czarzsa closes the distance and clinches up with Averescu, looking for a takedown. Czarzsa pushes Averescu against the cage but Averescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Czarzsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Czarzsa.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Averescu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Czarzsa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Czarzsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Averescu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averescu content to stall in guard here.
Averescu wants to get up but he can't break Czarzsa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Czarzsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Averescu is one step ahead there.
Averescu controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alvar Czarzsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Czarzsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu feints the counter takedown.
Averescu is looking to clinch.
Czarzsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Czarzsa is trying to drag Averescu to the mat but Averescu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvar Czarzsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Averescu wants the takedown. Czarzsa is fighting it off but Averescu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Czarzsa's guard against the cage.
Czarzsa looking to control.
Czarzsa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Czarzsa throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Averescu drives through with a takedown into Czarzsa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Averescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Averescu throwing strikes but missing.
Averescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Czarzsa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Averescu. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Averescu won't allow Czarzsa to sweep him here.
Averescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Czarzsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid body kick from Averescu.
Czarzsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Averescu sprawls well. He's pushed Czarzsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Averescu moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarzsa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Averescu after a bit of a struggle.
Averescu lands with a left to the head.
Averescu scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu dominated that round.
That's time! Czarzsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Averescu slips under a jab.
Averescu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Averescu. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Averescu.
Czarzsa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Averescu easily slips into full mount!
Averescu content just to control the position here.
Czarzsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Averescu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Czarzsa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Czarzsa! #T1#
Czarzsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Averescu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Averescu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Czarzsa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Averescu has Czarzsa pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Averescu wriggles free and stands up.
Czarzsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averescu as he avoids it easily.
Czarzsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a two punch combo.
Averescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
A jab from Czarzsa does it's job there.#TD2#
Averescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Averescu has gone for a leg lock! Czarzsa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Averescu's guard.#REVR#
Averescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Czarzsa's guard. #REVB#
Averescu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Averescu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Averescu forces Czarzsa back against the cage and clinches.
Czarzsa can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Czarzsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Averescu.#CL2#
Averescu closes the distance and pushes Czarzsa back into the cage.#T3#
Averescu lands an elbow inside that Czarzsa shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Averescu scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Averescu jumps into guard, dragging Czarzsa to the mat.
Czarzsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Averescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarzsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Averescu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Averescu with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Averescu decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Averescu looking for a guillotine here but Czarzsa defends easily.
Averescu keeping moving, preventing Czarzsa from controlling successfully.
Averescu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marin Averescu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czarzsa trying to control but Averescu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu. #TD#
Czarzsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Averescu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Marin Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averescu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Averescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marin Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Czarzsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czarzsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Czarzsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Czarzsa throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Czarzsa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Czarzsa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Czarzsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
Czarzsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Czarzsa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1##CL2#
Averescu drives through and clinches with Czarzsa against the cage.
Czarzsa goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvar Czarzsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Czarzsa gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Averescu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Czarzsa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Czarzsa thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Czarzsa dives in and grabs Averescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Averescu pushes down on Czarzsa's head and hops out.
Czarzsa takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Averescu scores with a four punch combination!
Czarzsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Averescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Averescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Czarzsa is rocked!
Averescu thumps Czarzsa with a low kick.
Oh Czarzsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averescu is stalking Czarzsa. Czarzsa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Averescu, and it's lights out! Czarzsa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marin Averescu!

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 2
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hysdon tries to sprawl but Averescu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Averescu there.
Averescu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Averescu is trying for a kimura here. Hysdon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Averescu wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marin Averescu!

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