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Event: PSE 45     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Nice jab there from Filho.
A swing and a miss from Filho.
Cain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cain.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain staying out of range there.#CL2#
Filho has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Filho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho checks the leg kick.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cain feints and then cracks Filho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filho down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Cain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Filho moved out of range.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
Filho tried to score with a low kick but Cain checks it.
Cain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Filho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Filho ducks down to avoid it.
Filho walks into a jab.
Filho scores with a sloppy right hand. Cain should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain misses with a hook
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filho connects with a body shot that sends Cain's belly button to the back.
Filho takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain slips a straight right by Filho.
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Filho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Filho throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a leg kick.
Filho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Filho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filho throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Cain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Cain is rocked!
Filho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filho 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.#CL2#
Filho moves into the clinch.
Filho fails to pull guard.
Cain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filho has him pressed against the cage.
Filho jumps guard but Cain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Filho breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Filho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rodrigues Filho.#BC#
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Filho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Filho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.
Filho misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.#T3#
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain connects with a leg kick. Filho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Filho looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Cain jabs at Filho's body.
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cain clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Cain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filho! But no joy.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Filho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filho slips a straight right by Cain.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Filho backs away, Cain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Cain.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Filho moved out of range.
A jab from Filho does it's job there.
Cain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Filho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Filho avoids the head kick by Cain.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
The cut above Pedro Rodrigues Filho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cain throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Cain misses
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Filho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain throws a solid leg kick but Filho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cain.
Filho scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Filho takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a thumping low kick.
Filho dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Filho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?
Filho slips under a jab from Cain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Filho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain throws a leg kick but Filho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cain. Filho shrugs it off though.
Filho misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filho misses the jab.
Cain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Cain.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a nice body kick.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filho misses with a hook to the body
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Filho checks a low kick from Cain.
Filho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cain on the side of the head.
A jab from Cain misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho looks to land a left hand but Cain moved out of range nicely.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Filho missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho connects with the punch.#T2#
Filho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Filho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cain swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Cain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain lands with a good body shot.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.#T3#
Filho ducks right into an uppercut from Cain.
Cain cracks Filho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Filho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cain misses with a body kick.
Filho misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
As Filho backs away, Cain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Filho.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Cain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cain. That's going to slow Filho down.
Cain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cain misses with a hook
letting Filho counter with a right hand. #T4#
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Cain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Cain waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PSE 34     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Filho swats away the attempt to clinch by Hedgeh.
Hedgeh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filho cracks a nice hook into Hedgeh's ribs.
Hedgeh tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.
Hedgeh is looking to clinch but Filho is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedgeh off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Filho moves into the clinch successfully.
Filho is trying to break the clinch but Hedgeh has him pressed against the cage.
Hedgeh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filho working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Filho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hedgeh. Those never looked like landing.
Hedgeh moves away from the strike by Filho.
Filho lands with an overhand left.
Filho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedgeh moves away.
Hedgeh tries to clinch but Filho is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Hedgeh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filho sprawls well initially but Hedgeh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Filho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedgeh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Hedgeh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1##SUB2#
Filho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Filho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hedgeh. #SUB#
Hedgeh is looking for a kimura but Filho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedgeh to get the leverage.
Hedgeh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filho defending well though.
Filho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedgeh. #SUB2#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedgeh pulls his head out easily.
Filho trying to control but Hedgeh postures up. #SUB#
Hedgeh is looking for a kimura here.
Hedgeh is nestled in close to Filho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Filho has hold of Hedgeh's hands but Hedgeh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hedgeh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.#SUB2#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Hedgeh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Hedgeh is nestled in close to Filho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
Filho taking some punishment here, with Hedgeh in his half guard. #CUT#
The cut above Pedro Rodrigues Filho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dr A Hedgeh!

 

Event: AFC #15 Grand Slam     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanagan manages to circle out of the way.
Hanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hanagan pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho is trying to break the clinch but Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho tries to circle away but Hanagan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Filho misses with a knee strike.
Hanagan is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Hanagan presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Nice body punch from Hanagan. #T1#
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a jab from Filho.
Filho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanagan walks into a left hand.
Hanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
Hanagan lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand. #TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Filho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Filho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Filho's legs - danger averted.
Hanagan is pushing down on Filho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filho is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Filho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Filho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filho!
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filho tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.#T3#
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Filho is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan avoids the attempt from Filho to control.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filho is looking to escape.
Filho is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan fails to advance to Filho's back.
Hanagan moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Hanagan tightening his grip on Filho, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4##SUB2#
Hanagan working for a choke but Filho is defending well.
Filho can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Filho showing good submission defense here.
Hanagan doesn't have the hooks in and Filho manages to turn into his guard.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filho's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Filho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan is pushing down on Filho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filho is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Filho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charley Hanagan 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#
Filho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanagan momentarily.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Filho.
Filho lands with a good body shot.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hanagan scores with a takedown into Filho's guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan pushes down on Filho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanagan is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Filho is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hanagan is tapping! Great win for Filho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.

 

Event: AFC #12 : Ring Master     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Filho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Wijnbergen under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the chin there.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a leg kick but Filho moves out of range and Van Wijnbergen only half commits.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Filho scores with a punch to the head.
Van Wijnbergen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Filho moves out of range easily.
Filho clobbers Van Wijnbergen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Filho forces Van Wijnbergen back against the ropes and clinches.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho fails to pull guard. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filho lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Filho.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Filho manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Filho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Van Wijnbergen escapes and throws Filho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Wijnbergen working away.
Filho is looking for a sweep.
Van Wijnbergen working away.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to take a break and control but Filho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Van Wijnbergen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filho moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Filho sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filho.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.#T3#
Filho lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filho just misses with a punch to the body.
Filho throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Wijnbergen! But no joy.
Filho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Filho.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Filho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Filho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen jabs Filho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Filho misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Van Wijnbergen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Filho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Wijnbergen off the ropes and back into range.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filho.
A big left from Filho misses.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.#CL#
Filho clinches.
Filho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filho is trying to pull guard but Van Wijnbergen has him pressed against the ropes.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Filho from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Filho jumps guard. #SUB#
Filho working for submissions but it's allowed Van Wijnbergen to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Filho blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Filho works Van Wijnbergen's body with a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filho cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Filho closes the distance and clinches.
Van Wijnbergen lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Filho breaks from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Filho checks it
and Filho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filho avoids a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filho throws a nice looking combination but Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho throws a body shot but no joy.
Filho blocks a jab.
Filho misses with a hook.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Wijnbergen lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot to the body.
Filho tries to clinch up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filho checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a solid leg kick but Filho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Wijnbergen.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.
Filho lands with a right hand. #CL#
Filho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Filho pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Filho is trying to hold Van Wijnbergen in close to prevent damage but Van Wijnbergen has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Wijnbergen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Wijnbergen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Wijnbergen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
Van Wijnbergen not doing much here.
Let's hope that Van Wijnbergen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Filho is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
Van Wijnbergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho trying to control here.
Van Wijnbergen controlling the pace. #SUB#
Filho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Wijnbergen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filho has time to react.
Filho moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Filho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a body shot.
Filho blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Filho counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the ropes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen lands a shot to the body.
Filho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Wijnbergen blocks an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Filho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filho slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Filho moved away.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Filho's body. Filho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filho doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Filho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Filho cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Filho to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Filho. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Filho loads up on a big left hand.
Filho moves out of range of the strikes.
Filho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filho scores with a body shot.
Filho is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Filho connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Filho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Filho saw it coming and moves away.
Filho's corner calls for a 1-2. Filho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Wijnbergen. That snapped Filho's head back.
Filho connects with a jab.
Filho looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Filho moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Filho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Wijnbergen.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Filho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Filho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Filho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Filho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen cracks Filho with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Filho's leg. Filho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Filho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Wijnbergen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen pushes Filho away with a front kick.
Filho slips a straight right by Van Wijnbergen.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Filho swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!

During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #10     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Filho shoots in looking for a takedown but Ellison Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ellison Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr tries for a takedown but Filho circles away easily#CL#
and Filho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Filho manages to pull guard.
Filho controlling the position.
Ellison Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Filho has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ellison Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Filho has managed to lock this one up! Can Ellison Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Filho on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anthony Ellison Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll get him next time'.

 

Event: KOFC 114 - Fungus vs Murhaa 2     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Filho as he connects with a hook.
Filho misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Filho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
Filho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.#T1#
Filho throws a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Filho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Filho avoids it with no problem.
Filho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filho slips under a jab from Bennet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Filho lands with a shot to the body.
Filho works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Filho scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A big left from Filho misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
Bennet swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Filho scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filho throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Filho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filho duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filho finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennet's head.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filho throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filho scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filho thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.#T3#
Bennet lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Filho.
Filho lands a two punch combo.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Filho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Filho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho blocks a jab.
Filho is looking to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch.
Filho misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Filho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Filho misses the target.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho scores with a jab.
Filho tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.
Filho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet sizes up Filho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Filho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bennet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filho's knee momentarily.
Filho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Filho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filho misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet keeps Filho at a distance using the push kick.
Filho misses with a double jab.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Filho steps away.
Filho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filho's corner calls for a 1-2. Filho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filho doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Filho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is getting worse.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is winning the standup battle so far.
Filho misses with a double jab.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Filho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennet! But no joy.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet slips a jab from Filho.
Some wild striking there from Filho. #T2#
Filho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filho, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Filho.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Filho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho working aggressively here.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Filho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
Filho lands a nice shot to the body.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho working aggressively here.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Filho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Filho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filho's knee momentarily.
Filho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Filho.
Filho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filho.
Filho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet keeps Filho at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Filho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet punishes Filho's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Filho with an uppercut!
Bennet thows a body kick. Filho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Filho shrugs it off though.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Filho's ribs.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Bennet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Filho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet cracks the inside of Filho's front leg.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Filho sees coming a mile off.
Bennet with a hook.
Filho misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Filho misses with a looping left.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Filho.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Filho.
Filho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet throws out a counter right but Filho avoids it with no problem.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Filho.
Bennet connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Filho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Filho.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filho misses with a hook
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
The fighters circling - Filho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Filho moves into the clinch.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Michael Bennet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Filho misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bennet on the inside.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho lands a body punch.
Filho working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not. #T4#
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Filho prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: KOFC 111 - Fungus vs Mirage     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Filho scores with a three punch combo!
Filho with a hook.
Filho misses with a jab to the body
and Neil counters with a big head kick but Filho shrugs it off.
Filho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neil cracks Filho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Neil is looking to land body kicks.
Filho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
Filho looks to land a combination. Neil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that Neil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Neil.
Jab, jab by Filho - just one landing.
Filho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Filho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Neil slips under a jab.
Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Filho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neil.#T1#
Filho scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Filho.
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Neil feints a counter leg kick.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Neil misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Neil's defenses.
Nice body kick there by Neil.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filho misses with the combination.
Neil looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Filho blocks a head kick by Neil.
Neil throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filho throws out the jab. #T2#
Filho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neil.
Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNeil.
Filho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Neil is rocked!
Neil looks up at the clock. Bad move! Filho lands a right hand from hell, dropping Neil. Filho pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOFC 107 - Fungus vs Murhaa     
Date:   May 23, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Ugoh instigates a clinch.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ugoh misses with a body punch.
Filho stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ugoh.
Filho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Ugoh lands with a light punch inside.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Filho on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ugoh works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ugoh manages to break the clinch.
Filho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Filho throws a combination that misses
and Filho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ugoh with a jab.
Filho cracks Ugoh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Ugoh.
Ugoh throws the left hand but Filho avoids the punch easily.
Ugoh swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Filho slips under a jab.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filho throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filho jabs Ugoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Ugoh's defenses. #CL2#
Ugoh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a body punch. #T2#
Filho tries to work over Ugoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ugoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Ugoh is working Filho over against the cage.
Filho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filho trying to control the position but instead, Ugoh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filho into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho trying to stall but Ugoh improves his position.
Ugoh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Filho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ugoh can turn it around.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho is trying to break the clinch but Ugoh is controlling him.
Filho looking to stall.
Filho blocks a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ugoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
A short right from Filho on the inside.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ugoh. #T3#
Filho blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Ugoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ugoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho lands a hook that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ugoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filho or not.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ugoh misses with some punches.
Ugoh lands with a right to the head.
Filho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho prevents a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh lands a body shot.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Filho tries to throw a body punch but Ugoh avoids it by throwing Filho back against the cage.
Filho working aggressively here.
Ugoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Ugoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Ugoh's shoulder, as Ugoh tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Filho lands a slapping body shot.
Filho throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ugoh stuns Filho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ugoh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ugoh.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target.
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
Filho drops his hands momentarily and Ugoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ugoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ugoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ugoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho slips under a jab from Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho darts in trying to clinch
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ugoh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filho if he has to take too many more of those.
Ugoh looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izuagbe Ugoh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ugoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ugoh.
Filho slips a straight right by Ugoh.
As Ugoh looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Ugoh just gets out of the way.
Ugoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range.
A shot to the body from Filho misses
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filho momentarily.
Filho swats away the attempt to clinch by Ugoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh blocks a jab.
Ugoh connects with a body shot that sends Filho's belly button to the back.
Filho wants to clinch.#T1#
Filho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ugoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Filho tries to clinch there but Ugoh circles away.
Ugoh connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ugoh.
Filho keeps the fight on the outside.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Ugoh off the cage and back into range.
Filho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ugoh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ugoh responds with a good body kick, but Filho manages to step out the way in time.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ugoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Ugoh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Filho throws a series of strikes that have Ugoh backpedaling.
Jab from Ugoh.
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ugoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho lands a glancing blow to the side of Ugoh's head.
Ugoh lands a really nice looking cross but Filho seems unphased.
Ugoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Izuagbe Ugoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ugoh scores with a nice right hand.
Filho checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Ugoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Ugoh tenderised Filho's leg. Filho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Filho moves into range and clinches up with Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with some punches. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Ugoh.
Ugoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugoh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Ugoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ugoh lands a right hook to the body.
Filho misses with a hook.
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Ugoh pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ugoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ugoh.
Filho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Filho wants to stall. #T4#
Filho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ugoh misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ugoh.
Ugoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ugoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho effectively controlling the action here.
Ugoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ugoh.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Ugoh pushes Filho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Ugoh lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izuagbe Ugoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh connects with a body shot that sends Filho's belly button to the back.
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ugoh. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ugoh. That's going to slow Filho down.
Ugoh sizes up Filho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Ugoh saw that one coming.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ugoh scores with a nice head shot.
Ugoh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ugoh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ugoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ugoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Filho's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ugoh throws out a powerful jab.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ugoh looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ugoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Ugoh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a left to the body.
Ugoh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ugoh counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ugoh.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ugoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filho scrambles back to his feet.
Filho misses with a combination
and Ugoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.#T2#
Ugoh tries to clinch but Filho is having none of it.
Filho misses the jab.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ugoh misses with some punches.
Filho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ugoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Ugoh.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ugoh as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Ugoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Ugoh as he connects with a hook.
Filho cracks Ugoh with an open hand slap.
Filho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ugoh.#T3#
Ugoh lands a jab to the nose.
Ugoh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ugoh scores with the left hand. Filho knows he should have avoided that one.
Ugoh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Filho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filho misses the jab.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ugoh.
Nice shot lands for Ugoh.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a good jab.
Filho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Ugoh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Filho will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Filho misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ugoh! But no joy.
Filho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ugoh tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh thumps Filho with a low kick.
Ugoh digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
A combination from Filho does no damage.
Filho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ugoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Filho's head.
Filho takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Filho tries to keep at a distance but Ugoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ugoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh blocking some punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!

Izuagbe Ugoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Filho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Filho checks it.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filho's hands.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Filho.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filho.
Filho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Filho slips the punch.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Filho should have avoided that one.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Filho avoids it well.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Filho looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filho counters with a nice body shot.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Filho counters with a three punch combo that has Van Buren backing up. Van Buren nods at Filho to acknowledge the strikes.
Filho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren swings for the body but Filho moves out of range. #T3#
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Filho takes one on the button.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Filho's legs.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filho's sensitive parts.
Filho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filho defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Filho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filho.
Filho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Filho avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Filho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Filho needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Filho counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Filho throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filho misses with a wild combination.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Filho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren jabs Filho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Filho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
It looked like Filho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Buren scores with a one two! Filho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Filho misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren stuns Filho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filho swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Donk. Van Buren catches Filho right on the button with a cross.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Filho moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Filho misses its target.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filho throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren thumps Filho with a low kick.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Filho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Filho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filho throws a combination. Van Buren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Filho - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Filho's head back.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range. #T4#
Filho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filho digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Filho throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Filho tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filho is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Filho throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Filho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filho tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Filho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho scores with a hook.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Filho. #T1#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Filho blocks the leg kick.
Filho moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Filho with a series of wild strikes but Filho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Filho tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Filho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Filho.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Van Buren throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
As Van Buren looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Van Buren just gets out of the way.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
A combination from Filho does no damage. #T3#
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Filho.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filho's calf.
Filho moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Filho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Filho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filho looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Filho scores with a jab. Van Buren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren motions for Filho to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Filho's shoulder, as Filho tries to avoid the shot.
Filho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Filho to counter with a crisp jab.
Filho throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Filho misses with a straight right.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filho checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Filho throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

 

Event: KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirage lands a nice looking body kick.
Mirage misses with a body shot
and Filho counters with a left and a right that stings Mirage.
Filho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirage thows a body kick. Filho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Filho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filho misses the body punch
and Mirage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirage scores with a head kick.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Mirage.
Mirage slips a jab and a cross from Filho.
Mirage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filho. Filho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mirage
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Mirage throws a front kick aimed at Filho's knee but Filho avoids it well.
Mirage thuds his shin into the meat of Filho's side.
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!
Filho misses with a body shot
and Mirage counters with a solid body kick.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mirage.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Filho checks it.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Mirage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filho.#CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is getting worse.
Filho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.
Mirage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mirage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filho.
Mirage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and Mirage counters with an inside leg kick.
Filho checks a low kick from Mirage.
Filho works Mirage's body with a nice hook.
Filho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Mirage misses the jab.
Mirage tries a low kick but Filho avoids it.
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Mirage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirage flicks out a counter leg kick but Filho steps away.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Filho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mirage cracks Filho with an open hand slap.
Mirage throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Filho counters with a left and a right that stings Mirage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's time! Filho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirage.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filho was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
As Mirage looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Mirage just gets out of the way.
Mirage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirage thows a body kick. Filho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
A good leg kick by Mirage.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirage scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Mirage throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Filho lands with a straight right. Mirage didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Filho counters with a nice uppercut.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mirage - that will leave a mark!
Mirage scores with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mirage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Filho moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Filho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filho throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage tries to work over Filho's front leg with a kick but Filho checks it.
Filho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Filho moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Filho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirage connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filho moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Filho sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirage thumps Filho with a low kick.
Mirage scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mirage
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
Mirage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mirage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Filho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirage. Mirage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage thuds his shin into the meat of Filho's side.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mirage lands a jab to the nose.
Mirage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirage throws a lazy body kick
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
Mirage looks to land a body kick but Filho moved away.
Filho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filho's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Filho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Filho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mirage eats them both and turns towards Filho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mirage thows a body kick. Filho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Mirage follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mirage scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filho to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Filho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
Filho throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mirage throws a jab but it's blocked by Filho.
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
Filho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage throws a sloppy head kick
and Filho counters with a nice body shot.
Filho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range.
Filho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mirage.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mirage dodges the punch combination from Filho.
Mirage throws the kick towards the body but Filho avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage counters with a nice body kick.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Filho moves out of range of the strikes.
Filho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.#T3#
Mirage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Filho checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Mirage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filho doesn't seem phased though.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Filho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Mirage.
Mirage scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage jabs at Filho's body.
Mirage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Filho shrugs it off though.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!

Alphonzo Mirage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Gladiators 79     
Date:   Mar 02, 2018
#R1#
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan throws a jab when Filho was well out of range.
Filho staying out of range there.
Ryan lands with a nice combination. Filho backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Ryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Filho does no damage.
Filho misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ryan tries to bum rush Filho with a series of wild strikes but Filho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Filho does no damage.
Filho misses with a straight right.
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Filho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filho throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Filho lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
The crowd cheers as Filho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan connects with a jab.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Filho lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Filho misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Filho misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Pedro Rodrigues Filho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filho blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Filho looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Filho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filho's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Filho takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filho slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
It seemed like Filho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Filho. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Filho comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ryan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ryan was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
A relieved looking Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DUEL#127 Stenberg vs Scarface     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filho's waist but Filho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Kravac shoots and misses
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filho misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Filho sprawls well.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Kravac's shoulder, as Kravac tries to avoid the shot.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Kravac's head but Kravac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Kravac looking to score a takedown here. Filho is defending well but Kravac drives through and ends up in Filho's guard.#ES2#
Filho pushes Kravac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kravac throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filho was covering up waiting for the punch and Kravac finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac throws an elbow that misses. Filho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravac's guard. Nice move by Filho!#REVB##SUB#
Kravac working for a triangle but Filho defends it easily.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filho wants to stand and escape but instead Kravac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard.
Kravac pushes down on Filho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kravac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kravac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Well, if Kravac is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Filho defends it.
Kravac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kravac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Filho taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac controlling the action here.
Kravac stalling away here and it's allowed Filho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac lands a nice hook to Filho's body. Filho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Filho.#CL2#
Filho has Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Filho.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short left from Filho.
Kravac blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filho gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kravac pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Filho wants to stand but Kravac is controlling his posture from full guard.
Filho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kravac is controlling Filho's posture.
Kravac is trying to hold Filho in close to prevent damage but Filho has managed to pass into half guard.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.
Kravac manages to get to full guard.
Filho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kravac's guard.
Kravac 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.
Kravac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kravac looking to control. #T3#
Filho is looking to stand up but Kravac won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filho defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Filho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Filho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filho throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kravac walks into a jab.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Filho throws a right hand that Kravac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kravac also avoids with ease.
Filho misses with a few strikes there.
Kravac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravac swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.#T4#
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Filho's guard.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac content to stall in guard here.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kravac feints and as Filho raises his hands in defense, Kravac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filho keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Filho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Filho in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Filho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Kravac moves forwards but Filho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Filho forces Kravac back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filho walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Kravac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filho did well to prevent Kravac getting side control.
Filho won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Kravac trying to control the pace.
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kravac is really struggling to control Filho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kravac is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Filho won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice jab there from Filho.
Filho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kravac dives in and scores a takedown into Filho's guard.#ES2#
Filho pushes Kravac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kravac is looking to wear down Filho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Filho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kravac jumps into guard, dragging Filho to the mat. #SUB#
Kravac working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filho has passed into half guard!
Kravac is holding on to half guard well.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kravac wants to control but Filho is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filho 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Rodrigues Filho!

A relieved looking Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Reilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filho throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and Filho counters with a three punch combo that has Reilly backing up. Reilly nods at Filho to acknowledge the strikes.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filho scores with a hook.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly slips a straight right by Filho.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Filho keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Filho's leg. Filho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly slips a jab from Filho.
Filho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filho, pushing him back against the cage.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Filho lands a right hand. #T1#
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly pushes Filho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho lands with a short shot to the head.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filho.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Filho breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filho looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.#T2#
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Filho.
Filho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Filho lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.#CL2#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reilly's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly pushes Filho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
A shot in the inside from Filho.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho misses with a body punch.
Filho trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filho into the cage.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Filho prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filho trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filho into the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Filho back against the cage.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Filho.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Filho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filho misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filho thinking.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Filho thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Filho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Filho misses.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly lands the left hand.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filho to score with a decent uppercut.
Reilly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Filho lands the left hand.#T1#
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly defending well as Filho loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filho throws a series of punches but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Filho takes one on the button.#CL2#
Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
Filho blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Reilly digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filho or not.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho stalling.
Filho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filho blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
A short uppercut from Filho.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Filho looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly. #T4#
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filho taking a breather.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Filho.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Filho pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filho checks a low kick from Reilly.
Filho missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho looking to slow down the pace here.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho working aggressively here.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Filho takes a shot to the head.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Reilly. #T2#
Reilly lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Reilly tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho takes a shot to the head.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Reilly has Filho pressed against the cage, preventing Filho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly has Filho pressed against the cage, preventing Filho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Filho on the inside.
Filho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank. #T4#
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho misses with a body punch.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly is working Filho over against the cage.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!

After winning the bout, Mike Reilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL117     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Filho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
A big left from Filho misses.
Golem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filho misses with a wild body shot.
Golem lands a nice looking body shot.
Filho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filho.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Filho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Golem finds it's way round the side to connect with Filho's head.
Golem looks to land a left hand but Filho moved out of range nicely.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filho just misses with a punch to the body.
Filho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filho lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Filho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filho.
Golem misses with a hook. Filho ducked under it nicely.
Golem throws a right and a left that Filho avoids nicely.
Golem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Golem connects with a body shot that sends Filho's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Golem misses. #T1#
Golem loads up on a big right hand but Filho slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golem has time to react.
Filho stuns Golem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Filho coming out on top.
Filho lands a right hook to the body.
Filho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golem misses with a body shot. #CL#
Filho clinches up with Golem and pushes him back against the cage.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
Golem misses with a body punch.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Golem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho works on Golem's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Filho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Filho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Golem's shoulder, as Golem tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golem throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Golem's head but Golem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Golem cracks Filho with a good jab.
Golem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Golem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Golem.
Filho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filho tries to clinch but Golem is having none of it.
Filho throws a jab when Golem was well out of range.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch but Golem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Filho.
It seemed like Golem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Filho misses with a hook.
Golem ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Golem scores with a jab to the body.
Filho tries to clinch there but Golem circles away.
Golem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golem throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Golem misses with a looping right.
Filho lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Golem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Golem saw that one coming.
Golem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golem.
Golem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Filho.#CL#
Filho has Golem up against the cage in a clinch.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Golem.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho lands a right hand.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem blocking some punches.
Filho takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filho lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golem.
Filho blocking some punches.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Golem.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem pushes Filho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Golem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emet Golem 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#
Filho jabs at Golem's body.
Filho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golem lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golem.
Emet Golem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filho needs to keep his hands up - Golem had a free shot at his head there.
Filho tries to clinch up.
Filho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golem on the side of the head.
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Filho both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Golem.
Filho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golem.
A telegraphed right hand from Filho misses the target.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Golem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golem to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Filho doesn't manage to clinch there - Golem circles away.
Golem misses with a looping right.
Golem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filho lands with a good body shot.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Filho misses with a straight right.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Filho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golem moves away.
Golem misses with a wild combination.
Filho lands with a hook. Golem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filho digs a good body shot into Golem's ribs.
Golem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golem misses with a hook. Filho ducked under it nicely. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filho avoids the body shot from Golem.
Golem's corner calls for a 1-2. Golem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golem clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filho lands a nice shot to the body.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filho counters with a one-two to the body.
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
No joy there for Golem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filho avoids the body shot from Golem.
Golem throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Filho dips to his left and cracks Golem with an uppercut!
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filho counters with a nice uppercut.
Filho sizes up Golem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Filho cracks Golem with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Golem looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Filho finish him? #ROC#
Golem is rocked!
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Golem.
Golem is still on wobbly legs! Can Filho finish him?
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golem misses with a body punch
and Filho counters with a huge left! Golem is in big trouble! He's backing up but Filho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Golem from any more damage. A dominating finish by Filho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
A relieved looking Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Filho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Donavon rushes Filho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Donavon misses with a punch to the body.
Filho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donavon backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Donavon lands with a left to the head.
Donavon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho lands with a left to the head.
Donavon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Donavon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Donavon working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Donavon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donavon lands a left hand.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Donavon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Filho tries a body shot but Donavon blocks it.
Donavon tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
Filho pushes Donavon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho. #BC#
Donavon breaks the clinch.
Donavon lands with a nice combination. Filho backs away looking to recover.
Filho lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Filho gets tackled into the cage by Donavon. Donavon maintains the clinch.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
A short uppercut from Filho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho is trying to maintain a safe position but Donavon gets an underhook and turns Filho into the cage.
Donavon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Nice body punch from Donavon - that landed with a thud.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Filho blocks a body shot from Donavon.
Filho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filho working aggressively here. #T2#
Filho taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Donavon.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filho tries to work over Donavon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filho prevents a body shot from Donavon.
Donavon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Filho slows down the pace here.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho tries a body shot but Donavon blocks it.
Donavon digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Donavon fails to land.
Donavon is trying to maintain a safe position but Filho gets an underhook and turns Donavon into the cage.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donavon.
Donavon lands a shot to the body.#T3##BC#
Donavon breaks from the clinch.
Donavon misses with an uppercut.
Donavon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filho lands a nice hook to Donavon's body. Donavon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donavon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filho misses with a two punch combination.
Donavon missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filho feints a jab promting Donavon to slip. Filho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Donavon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donavon throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Donavon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filho. Filho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Filho misses the jab.
Donavon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filho.
Filho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donavon backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Filho forces Donavon back against the cage and clinches.
Filho stalls.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho. #T4#
Donavon misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
Filho working aggressively here.
Donavon misses with some punches. #BC#
Donavon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Donavon darts in and clinches Filho up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donavons head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donavon working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donavon.
Donavon can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Filho can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Donavon. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Filho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Filho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donavon!
Filho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filho paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Donavon closes the distance and pushes Filho back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho. #BC2#
Filho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Donavon.#CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
Donavon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donavon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filho scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Donavon gets a clinch.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Filho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donavon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Filho. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Filho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Donavon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Donavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
Donavon blocks an uppercut.
Donavon misses with a punch on the inside.
Donavon struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
Filho lands a body punch.
Donavon lands with a short shot to the head.
Filho wants to break free but Donavon has control.
Donavon tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A short left from Donavon.
Filho lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Chris Donavon's cut is getting worse.
Filho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Filho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Donavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho taking a breather.
Filho stalling.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Filho manages to break the clinch.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Filho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donavon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filho lands a nice looking body shot.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filho paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Donavon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donavon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donavon scores with a hook.
Filho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donavon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filho.#CUT2#
Chris Donavon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Donavon keeps the fight on the outside.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Filho keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Filho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donavon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donavon connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donavon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Filho slips a jab from Donavon.
Donavon tries to clinch
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Donavon is rocked!
Donavon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Filho to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donavon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donavon drops his hands momentarily. Filho doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Donavon staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Donavon doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
A victorious Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Noye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Filho misses.
Filho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filho.#CUT#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Noye wants to clinch
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Noye darts in trying to clinch
and Filho counters with a left and a right that stings Noye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filho.#CUT#
That has opened up Donal Noye's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho scores with a body shot.
Filho closes the distance but Noye moves to the side
and Noye counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Noye pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Noye breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Noye takes the fight into the clinch.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Noye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filho takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filho's defenses. #CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noye backwards.
Noye lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Filho throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Noye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filhos head.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Filho blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Filho shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noye.
Noye lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!

 

Event: DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filho prevents it.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filho's efforts to push away.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Filho is stalling here.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Filho sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filho throws out the jab.
Filho moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Silva.#T1#
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Filho back into the cage.#TD2#
Silva has hold of one of Filho's legs. Filho is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Filho is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Filho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Filho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Filho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filho prevents it. #TD2#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Filho wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Filho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.#CL2#
Silva rushes Filho and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries for a takedown but Filho manages to get underhooks.
Filho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filho down to the mat. Filho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Filho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Filho against the cage.
Filho prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Filho wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filho sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filho defending well though.
Silva thows a huge punch but Filho dodges it nicely. #T4#
Filho is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Filho is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva thows a huge punch but Filho dodges it nicely.
Filho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Filho is working away.
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 Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filho misses with a straight right.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Silva clinches.
Filho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filho lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in but Filho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filho connects with a looping right hand.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Filho steps away.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Filho against the cage. #T1#
Silva can't get the takedown.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Filho manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho. #TD2#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Filho pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Filho has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Filho is defending well.
Filho is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva trying to advance position but Filho counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Filho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Silva stands up and waves to Filho to follow him.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Silva is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Filho tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is trying to control. Filho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Filho defends it. #SUB2#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Filho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Filho to regain full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Filho is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Filho.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Filho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range. #T1#
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Filho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Filho blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filho. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to drag Filho to the mat but Filho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filho lands an uppercut.
Filho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Filho manages to get underhooks.
Richard Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filho walks into a left hand.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richard Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filho slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Filho misses its target.
Filho scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A short uppercut from Filho.
Silva has Filho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filho gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Filho prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Filho lands a shoulder strike.
Filho is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Filho misses with the head strike.
Silva tries for a takedown but Filho manages to get underhooks.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filho.
Filho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Filho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Filho to the mat but Filho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva can't get the takedown.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva gets through Filho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filho gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filho, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Rodrigues Filho!

Pedro Rodrigues Filho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Richard Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'You will regret this decision, you punk ass bitches!!!'.

 

Event: DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Filho cracks Cadaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Mortis Cadaver has been cut.
Filho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Filho clinches.
Filho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadaver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cadaver tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Cadaver back against the cage.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Cadaver.
Nice body punch from Filho.
Cadaver misses with a punch to the body.
Cadaver is looking to control Filho's arms but Filho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cadaver has his back to the cage.
Cadaver scores with a shot to the side of Filho's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filho stalling against the cage.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cadaver backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cadaver fails to land.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cadaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Filho blocks a body shot from Cadaver.
Filho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Cadaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cadaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadaver tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Cadaver back against the cage.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Filho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Filho.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho. #BC#
Filho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Filho fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cadaver scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filho.
Filho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Filho lands a big right hand that sends Cadaver crashing to the mat! Filho stays standing though and waves Cadaver back to his feet!#ROC#
Cadaver is rocked!#CL#
Filho moves into the clinch successfully.
Cadaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Filho finish him?
Filho pushes Cadaver against the cage. Filho is working some dirty boxing. Filho pushes off with a quick right hook! Cadaver goes down! Cadaver tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Filho moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DFN#18 Dementia vs Fanning     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Filho clinches.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho is trying to push Grishin away but Grishin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Grishin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filho throws a poor cross that misses
and Grishin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Filho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grishin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Grishin moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Grishin throws a big counter combination but Filho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Grishin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Filho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grishin trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
Grishin working some strikes from top position.
Grishin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##ES2#
Filho has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grishin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Filho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grishin throws out a loose jab but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grishin misses with an uppercut
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grishin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by Grishin.
Grishin throwing a counter right hand but Filho manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target.
Filho misses the jab.#T2#
Filho scores with a jab to the head.
Grishin misses with a double jab.
Grishin misses with a series of wild punches.
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!#CL#
Grishin rushes Filho and presses him up against the cage.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Grishin. #BC#
Grishin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grishin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grishin.
Grishin throws a big counter combination but Filho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Filho swats away the attempt to clinch by Grishin.
Filho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grishin.
Grishin slips a straight right by Filho.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grishin fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Filho tries to clinch but Grishin moves away
and Grishin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grishin.#CL2#
Filho instigates a clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho tries a body shot but Grishin blocks it.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Grishin. #BC#
Grishin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho misses with a double jab
and Grishin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filho's knee momentarily.
Filho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Filho throws the left hand but Grishin avoids the punch easily.
Filho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Viktor Grishin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's time! Grishin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A punch combination from Grishin misses.
Viktor Grishin is winning the standup battle so far.
Grishin lands a jab to Filho's midsection.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grishin.
Filho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grishin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filho misses with a hook
and Grishin counters with a one-two to the body.
Filho misses with a few strikes there.
And Grishin counters with a quick kick to the body but Filho blocks it.
Filho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grishin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grishin scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Filho tries to clinch
and Grishin counters with a nice uppercut.
Grishin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Filho wants to counter the offense by Grishin and move into the clinch position.
Grishin moves to clinch but Filho breaks away
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grishin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?
Grishin misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grishin, as that shot connected. #CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
Grishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Grishin is looking for a counter combo.
Grishin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Grishin keeps Filho at a distance using the push kick.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Grishin's shoulder, as Grishin tries to avoid the shot.
Filho misses the jab.#TD#
Grishin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grishin wants to free his trapped foot but Filho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grishin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grishin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grishin is trying to control the action in half guard but Filho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Grishin working over Filho with some ground and pound. Filho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grishin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grishin thows a huge punch but Filho dodges it nicely.
Grishin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grishin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grishin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Grishin there. #SUB#
Grishin is trying to work for a kimura but Filho is defending well.
Grishin is looking to take a break and control but Filho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Grishin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grishin throwing shots but Filho is blocking nicely.
Filho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Grishin.
Grishin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grishin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filho wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Grishin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grishin throws a right hand that misses
and Grishin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filho just misses with a punch to the body.
Filho swings widly with a right hand
and Grishin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Grishin takes the fight into the clinch.
Filho stalls.
Filho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grishin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Grishin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Grishin misses.
Filho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grishin momentarily. #T1#
Filho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grishin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grishin throws a series of punches but Filho moves out of range.
Filho tries to clinch but Grishin is having none of it.
Grishin throws a combination that misses
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Grishin misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Filho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filho. #BC#
Grishin breaks the clinch.
Good work by Filho as he checks the leg kick.
Grishin throws out a loose jab but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grishin lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Grishin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grishin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range.
A jab from Filho misses.
Filho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grishin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grishin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grishin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grishin.
Filho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grishin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grishin half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Grishin avoids the body shot from Filho.
A little feinted left hand from Grishin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grishin misses with a hook.
Grishin walks into a left hand.
Filho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grishin swinging wildly here.
Filho throws out a loose jab but Grishin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Grishin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filho throws a body punch but Grishin moves out of range.
It looked like Grishin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Grishin shoots for a double leg takedown but Filho sprawls well. He's pushed Grishin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filho throws out a counter right but Grishin avoids it with no problem.
Grishin slips a jab from Filho.
Filho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filho misses with a looping right.
Filho scores with a jab to the head.
Grishin ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho misses with an uppercut
and Grishin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Grishin's head but Grishin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Filho backs away, Grishin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Grishin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grishin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Grishin!

Viktor Grishin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DUEL#86 Reilly vs Johnsson     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Donavon digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Donavon looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Donavon just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Donavon misses its intended target.
Filho is looking to counter punch.
Chris Donavon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Filho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filho lunges at Donavon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donavon's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filho.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Donavon has been cut.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donavon throws a jab when Filho was well out of range.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donavon walks into a stiff left hand from Filho.
Donavon looks to land a combination but Filho avoids it well.
A punch combination from Donavon misses.
We've been informed that Donavon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Filho connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Donavon misses. #CL2#
Donavon drives through and clinches with Filho against the cage.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donavon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Donavon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Donavon looking for a takedown.
Filho taking a breather.
Filho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donavon is keeping busy.
Filho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donavon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donavon lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Donavon's head.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon letting Filho take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Filho.
Donavon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Donavon's head. #T2#
A short right from Filho on the inside.
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!
Filho takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donavon.
Donavon tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon working aggressively here.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donavon being controlled against the cage.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Donavon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donavon misses with a punch on the inside.
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
Donavon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho can't find room to land a body shot as Donavon controls the action.
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donavon lands an uppercut.#T3#
Donavon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Donavon lands with a left to the head.
Donavon tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donavon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donavon backwards.
Donavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Filho.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Donavon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donavon has a couple of punches blocked by Filho. #BC2#
Donavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Donavon closes the distance and pushes Filho back into the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filho lands a left hand.
Donavon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donavon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donavon darts in trying to clinch
and Filho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donavon lands with a straight right. Filho didn't see that one coming.
Filho throws a right and a left that Donavon avoids nicely.
Filho slips a jab and a cross from Donavon.
Filho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donavon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filho is looking to counter the offense by Donavon and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donavon wants 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 Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Donavon's cut.
That's time! Filho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Donavon takes a swing at Filho's ribcage but misses.
Filho is looking to counter the offense by Donavon and move into the clinch.
Donavon lands a head shot.
Donavon tries to clinch but Filho moves out of range. #CL2#
Donavon rushes Filho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filho prevents a body shot from Donavon.
Donavon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon misses with a punch to the body.
Donavon looking to slow down the pace here.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Donavon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
Filho blocking some punches.
Donavon lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donavon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Donavon. #T1#
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donavon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donavon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donavon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donavon misses with the head strike.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donavon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donavon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Filho looking to stall.
Donavon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho stalling in the clinch.
Chris Donavon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donavon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donavon.
Donavon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Filho breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Donavon misses with a body punch
and Filho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donavon misses with a left hand
and Filho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Filho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho.
Filho blocks a body shot from Donavon.
Filho lands a right hand.
Donavon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Donavon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Filho.
Donavon throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho. #BC#
Filho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon wants to clinch.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Filho keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Filho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donavon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris Donavon's cut even more.
Donavon walks into a jab.
Donavon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Filho.
It looks like Filho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Filho pushes him off.
Donavon tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Filho counters with a nice right hand that sends Donavon toppling to the canvas! Donavon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Filho finish him?!#ROC#
Donavon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donavon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filho counters with a big left hand that crumples Donavon! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#77 Kaspar vs Holgersson     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Filho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but Drakov slips the punch.
Drakov misses with a takedown attempt - Filho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drakov eats them both and turns towards Filho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Vasilli Drakov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Filho lands a jab to the head.
Drakov shoots in for a double leg but Filho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filho throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drakov moves away from the strike by Filho.
Drakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Filho misses.
Nice sprawl there from Filho as Drakov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilli Drakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL2#
Filho rushes Drakov and presses him up against the cage.
Filho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakov up against the cage.
Drakov can't get the takedown.
Drakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Drakov jumps guard but Filho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakov up against the cage.
Filho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Drakov.
Drakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Filho stalling.
Filho lands a left hand.
Filho lands a body shot.
Filho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakov backwards. #T2#
Drakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho lands with a left to the head.
Drakov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filho prevents it.
Filho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drakov trying to stall but Filho improves his position.
Filho scores with a shoulder strike.
Filho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Filho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.#CL2#
Filho clinches up with Drakov and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Filho.
Drakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drakov is breathing heavily.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Filho holds him up against the cage and eventually Drakov drops back down to his feet.
Drakov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Filho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Filho. #ROC2#
Drakov is rocked!
Filho is leaning against Drakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Drakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drakov looking for a takedown.
Filho lands with a right to the head.
Filho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Drakov with a big uppercut! Drakov tries to clinch up but Filho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Drakov to the mat! Drakov covers up and Filho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
After winning the bout, Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex     
Date:   May 28, 2017
#R1##CL#
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup blocking some punches.
Filho is stalling here.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup stalls. #T1#
Tuup lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho lands a left hand.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Filho's face.
Tuup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Filho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filho blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Tuup wants to stall.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filho takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Filho misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho slowing the pace effectively.
Tuup is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuup prevents a body shot from Filho.
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuup.
Tuup blocking some punches. #T3#
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Filho.
Tuup lands a nice elbow.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
Filho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup is looking to control Filho's arms but Filho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuup has his back to the cage.
Filho tries to break the clinch but Tuup is controlling the position. #BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuup off the cage and back into range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filho. That did some damage!
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Filho moves into range and clinches up with Tuup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's time! Tuup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Tuup finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuup.
It looked like Tuup was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filho.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Filho clinches up with Tuup and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Filho to work.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Tuup letting Filho take a breather here.#T1#
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
Come on Tuup - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Filho blocks it.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Tuup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filho.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carl Tuup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Filho clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup is trying to stall.
Tuup stalling in the clinch but Filho improves position.
Tuup can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Come on Filho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards. #T3#
Tuup misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Filho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch but Filho moves out of range. #CL#
Tuup pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuup wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Filho lands a body punch.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Filho cracks Tuup with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho.
A hook to the body from Filho.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuup looking to stall.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuup throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Filho blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuup takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Filho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuup, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuup.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.#ROC2#
Tuup is rocked!
Tuup tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filho scores with a counter punch that sends Tuup to the canvas! Filho smells blood - he's punishing Tuup with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tuup has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 25, 2017
#R1#
Filho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnarson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Filho tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnarson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnarson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarson has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot #CL#
and Filho moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.
Ragnarson letting Filho take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it. #T1#
Filho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filho lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Ragnarson is rocked!
Filho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarson is still on wobbly legs! Can Filho finish him?
Filho throws a big uppercut that drops Ragnarson! More strikes from Filho and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ragnarson lies dazed against the cage as Filho celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: VFA 10     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Filho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and WarGasm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by WarGasm's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
WarGasm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filho. That did some damage!
WarGasm misses with a left hand
and Filho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
WarGasm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
WarGasm circles away from the clinch attempt
and WarGasm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
WarGasm misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from WarGasm misses its intended target.
Filho throws a jab but it's blocked by WarGasm.
WarGasm 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.
WarGasm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filho wants to counter the offense by WarGasm and move into the clinch position.
Filho misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Filho slips under a jab.
Filho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and WarGasm counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Filho.
WarGasm lands a nice hook to Filho's body. Filho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filho tries to clinch
and WarGasm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filho walks into a jab.
Filho lands a right hook to the body.
WarGasm just misses with a punch to the body.
WarGasm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
WarGasm cracks Filho with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
WarGasm throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WarGasm misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for WarGasm. #T2#
WarGasm punishes Filho's body with a nice straight punch.
WarGasm throws a leg kick which misses Filho's front leg but catches the back leg as Filho tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by WarGasm as he connects with a hook.
Filho misses with an uppercut
and WarGasm counters with a nice leg kick.
Filho throws a left and a right that both miss
and WarGasm counters with a leg kick.
WarGasm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
WarGasm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
WarGasm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
WarGasm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filho stalling in the clinch but WarGasm improves position.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
Filho misses with the head strike.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by WarGasm.
WarGasm blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Filho is trying to maintain a safe position but WarGasm gets an underhook and turns Filho into the cage.
WarGasm blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filho.
WarGasm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WarGasm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
WarGasm struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WarGasm blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WarGasm.
WarGasm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho tries to stall but WarGasm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for WarGasm.
A nice right hand lands inside from WarGasm.
WarGasm misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
WarGasm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
WarGasm blocks an uppercut.
WarGasm lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WarGasm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from WarGasm on the inside.
Filho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of WarGasm backwards.
WarGasm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
WarGasm swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
WarGasm working aggressively here.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
WarGasm scores with a shoulder strike.
WarGasm gets through Filho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning WarGasm up against the cage.
WarGasm is leaning against Filho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Screaman WarGasm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
WarGasm works the jab nicely.
Filho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Filho misses with a straight right.
It looked like WarGasm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from WarGasm.
WarGasm's corner calls for a 1-2. WarGasm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
WarGasm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Filho takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by WarGasm.
A big left from Filho misses.
Screaman WarGasm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WarGasm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filho on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WarGasm.
An inside leg kick lands from WarGasm. #T1#
WarGasm lands with a shot to the body.
Filho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but WarGasm was well out of range. Poor timing from Filho.
WarGasm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by WarGasm.
Filho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and WarGasm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from WarGasm.
WarGasm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filho's head backwards.
WarGasm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
WarGasm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Filho does no damage.
WarGasm thinks about countering with a body kick.
WarGasm scoring well with a low kick there.
Filho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WarGasm cracks Filho with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
WarGasm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Filho misses the target.
Screaman WarGasm is winning the standup battle so far.
WarGasm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from WarGasm lands.
WarGasm throws a leg kick which misses Filho's front leg but catches the back leg as Filho tries to avoid it.
Filho loads up on a big right hand but WarGasm slips the punch.
WarGasm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
WarGasm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
WarGasm throws a nice outside leg kick.
WarGasm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
WarGasm takes a swing at Filho's ribcage but misses.
WarGasm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.#T3#
Filho misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. WarGasm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Filho fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like WarGasm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from WarGasm.
WarGasm lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Filho takes one on the button.
WarGasm misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
WarGasm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from WarGasm.
WarGasm lands with a nice body punch.
WarGasm throws a good cross that connects.
WarGasm misses with a hook. Filho ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WarGasm throws a lazy right hand but Filho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
WarGasm circles away from the clinch attempt
and WarGasm counters with a left and a right that stings Filho.
WarGasm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filho counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for WarGasm.
WarGasm clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
WarGasm scores with a nice body kick.
WarGasm connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by WarGasm. That's going to slow Filho down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WarGasm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filho if he has to take too many more of those.
WarGasm's corner calls for a 1-2. WarGasm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Screaman WarGasm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
WarGasm lands with an uppercut that bounces Filho off the cage and back into range.
WarGasm misses with a hook.
WarGasm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
WarGasm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
WarGasm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
WarGasm defending well as Filho loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like WarGasm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filho.
WarGasm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filho.#CL#
WarGasm clinches.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WarGasm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
WarGasm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filho trying to stall but WarGasm improves his position.
WarGasm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
WarGasm blocks an uppercut.
WarGasm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filho blocks a body shot from WarGasm.
Come on Filho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
WarGasm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Filho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
WarGasm is working Filho over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WarGasm.
Filho working aggressively here.
WarGasm lands a body shot in the clinch.
WarGasm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
WarGasm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
WarGasm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
WarGasm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WarGasm lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Filho is rocked!#T2#
Filho blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from WarGasm.
Filho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from WarGasm.
Filho takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by WarGasm as Filho tries to tie him up.
WarGasm lands a shoulder strike.
Filho is still on wobbly legs! Can WarGasm finish him?
WarGasm lands with a right to the head.
WarGasm lands with a light punch inside.
Filho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from WarGasm fails to land.
WarGasm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WarGasm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
WarGasm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filho lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by WarGasm.
A short left from WarGasm.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho seems to have recovered his senses.
Filho misses with some punches.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but WarGasm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Screaman WarGasm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
WarGasm swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
WarGasm tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
WarGasm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho blocks an uppercut.
WarGasm throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Filho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt WarGasm or not.
Filho wants to break the clinch but can't.
WarGasm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
WarGasm throws a head punch that misses.
WarGasm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, WarGasm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
WarGasm lands an uppercut.
Filho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WarGasm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WarGasm lands a nice shot to the body.
WarGasm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?#KD#
Filho tumbles to the floor! WarGasm threw a big shot that dropped him and now WarGasm is on top looking to finish! Filho has guard but can he survive?!
WarGasm wants to stand and escape but instead Filho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Screaman WarGasm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for WarGasm, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Screaman WarGasm!

Screaman WarGasm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 3     
Date:   Feb 22, 2017
#R1#
Filho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.
Rocket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filho defends it nicely.
Rocket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filho stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocket. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet.
Filho misses with a double jab
letting Rocket counter with a right hand.
Rocket fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown but Filho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocket's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Rocket.
Filho with a jab.
Nice shot by Filho.#CUT#
It looks like Ronnie Rocket has been cut.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Rocket tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rocket doesn't manage to clinch there - Filho circles away.
Rocket closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Rocket is predictable there #KD#
and Filho counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocket! Filho lets Rocket back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Rocket is rocked!
Filho cracks Rocket with a left hook right on the temple and Rocket goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Filho lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rocket is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Diveroli is looking to counter punch.
Diveroli throws a body punch but Filho moves out of range.
Filho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Diveroli.
Filho tests Diveroli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Filho. #CUT2#
It looks like Efraim Diveroli has been cut.
Filho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diveroli, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diveroli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filho misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Diveroli ducks down to avoid it.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Diveroli.
Filho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diveroli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
The crowd cheers as Diveroli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filho doesn't seem phased though.
Diveroli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diveroli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filho connects with a body shot that sends Diveroli's belly button to the back.
Filho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Diveroli misses.
Diveroli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Diveroli throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diveroli scores with a decent looking hook.
Diveroli connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Diveroli scores with a body shot.
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target.
Filho misses with an uppercut.
Diveroli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Filho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Diveroli moved out of range.
A big right from Diveroli misses.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diveroli.
A big left from Diveroli misses.
Efraim Diveroli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diveroli misses with an uppercut
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diveroli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diveroli looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Filho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diveroli.
Filho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Diveroli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Filho lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Filho has knocked Diveroli down with a huge combo! Filho steps away and waves a wobbly Diveroli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Diveroli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diveroli swings widly with a right hand
and Filho counters with a crisp right that sends Diveroli to the canvas! Filho follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!

 

 
 
 
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