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Event: 27     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1#
Cutesic Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutesic Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vrinceanu but Vrinceanu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cutesic Junior moves into range and clinches up with Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cutesic Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vrinceanu dives in and grabs Cutesic Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out.#CL#
Cutesic Junior moves into range and clinches up with Vrinceanu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior is trying to push Vrinceanu away but Vrinceanu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cutesic Junior pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Vrinceanu closes the distance and clinches up with Cutesic Junior, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior against the cage but Cutesic Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrinceanu shoots in and drives through. Cutesic Junior sprawls well.
Cutesic Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutesic Junior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrinceanu tries to clinch there but Cutesic Junior circles away.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrinceanu sprawls well. Vrinceanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cutesic Junior gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Vrinceanu dives in and grabs Cutesic Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior is defended easily by Vrinceanu.
Cutesic Junior moves in looking to clinch but Vrinceanu pushes him off.
Cutesic Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrinceanu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cutesic Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Vrinceanu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutesic Junior pinned against the cage. Cutesic Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Vrinceanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cutesic Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cutesic Junior moves in looking to clinch but Vrinceanu pushes him off.
Cutesic Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Cutesic Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away. #CL#
Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Vrinceanu successfully pulls guard.
Vrinceanu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cutesic Junior is looking to stand up but Vrinceanu won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutesic Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cutesic Junior defends well.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu has his foot on Cutesic Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cutesic Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch up but Vrinceanu circles away and keeps his distance.
And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Cutesic Junior pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrinceanu looks for a takedown but Cutesic Junior sprawls well.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrinceanu or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cutesic Junior gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu is working for takedown but Cutesic Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here. #T1##BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrinceanu avoids a kick to the body.
Cutesic Junior tries to work over Vrinceanu's front leg with a kick but Vrinceanu checks it. #CL#
Cutesic Junior forces Vrinceanu back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch.
Vrinceanu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutesic Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrinceanu somewhat.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Cutesic Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Cutesic Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrinceanu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrinceanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cutesic Junior is fending him off so far but Vrinceanu persists. Nope, Cutesic Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Cutesic Junior leaves Vrinceanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu blocks a head kick by Cutesic Junior.
Vrinceanu with the counter takedown but Cutesic Junior avoids it easily.
Vrinceanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denis Cutesic Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrinceanu has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Vrinceanu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior defends well and Vrinceanu ends up having to push Cutesic Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cutesic Junior avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Cutesic Junior pushes Vrinceanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC#
Cutesic Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vrinceanu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cutesic Junior swivels and escapes.
Vrinceanu shoots for a double leg takedown but Cutesic Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Vrinceanu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cutesic Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrinceanu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrinceanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Vrinceanu gets the takedown into side control.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vrinceanu lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutesic Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cutesic Junior, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Cutesic Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutesic Junior as he avoids it easily.
Vrinceanu looks for a takedown but Cutesic Junior sprawls well.
A combination from Cutesic Junior does no damage.
Denis Cutesic Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Cutesic Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Vrinceanu, looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior pushes Vrinceanu against the cage but Vrinceanu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vrinceanu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cutesic Junior's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard.
Cutesic Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrinceanu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cutesic Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cutesic Junior has momentary wrist control but Vrinceanu slips an elbow through the middle.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vrinceanu on the ground.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard.
Vrinceanu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vrinceanu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand up but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
Vrinceanu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutesic Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Vrinceanu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vrinceanu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutesic Junior's head.
Vrinceanu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrinceanu chips away with some ground and pound.
Cutesic Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vrinceanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vrinceanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vrinceanu is working Cutesic Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Vrinceanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cutesic Junior 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 David Hoff scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Morgan Vrinceanu!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Morgan Vrinceanu!

Morgan Vrinceanu wins by majority decision!

 
Event: 26     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Vrinceanu avoids the head kick by Batern.
Batern dives in and grabs Vrinceanu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes down on Batern's head and hops out.#CL#
Batern closes the distance and pushes Vrinceanu back into the cage.
Batern leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Batern drags the fight down to the ground.
Vrinceanu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern controls Vrinceanu momentarily but Vrinceanu frees himself.
Vrinceanu prevents Batern from getting back to his feet.
Batern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Vrinceanu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batern prevents Vrinceanu from improving his position.
Batern tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vrinceanu. #SUB#
Batern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrinceanu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batern. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batern not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vrinceanu trying to hold on to Batern's head to control him but Batern postures up.
Batern controlling the action here.
Vrinceanu wants to control but Batern is keeping busy. #T3#
Batern tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vrinceanu controls his leg.
Vrinceanu tries to get to full guard but Batern has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Batern seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Batern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batern is trying to break the clinch but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
Vrinceanu prevents Batern from breaking the clinch.
Batern is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vrinceanu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batern is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrinceanu tries to pull guard but Batern won't allow it.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Havard Batern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Batern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrinceanu stops a takedown attempt from Batern.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batern is trying to force a seperation but Vrinceanu has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Havard Batern dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Batern shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrinceanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Batern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vrinceanu scores with a leg kick.
Batern misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern with a poor takedown
and Vrinceanu counters with a left and a right that stings Batern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havard Batern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batern is defended easily by Vrinceanu.#T1#
Batern shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Batern moves into range and clinches up with Vrinceanu.
Batern wants to break free but Vrinceanu has control.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batern stops a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu. #T2#
Batern is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrinceanu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Batern pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu has gone for a leg lock! Batern slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vrinceanu's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vrinceanu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batern controlling from the top position. #T3#
Batern trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Batern postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinceanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrinceanu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Batern stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrinceanu can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batern slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Batern has Vrinceanu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Havard Batern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Batern takes the fight into the clinch.
Batern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batern jumps guard but Vrinceanu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batern working hard to break the clinch.
Batern tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havard Batern. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Batern pulls guard successfully.
Havard Batern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Batern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrinceanu is aware though and is defending well.
Vrinceanu is fighting to break Batern's control of his arms but Batern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vrinceanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batern wants to sweep but no luck.
Batern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batern is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batern has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vrinceanu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batern throwing strikes but missing.
Batern trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Batern wants to pass the guard but Vrinceanu is keeping the position.
Batern has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrinceanu 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.
Batern wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Vrinceanu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batern was covering up waiting for the punch and Vrinceanu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Batern is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Batern misses with a punch to the body.
Batern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinceanu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batern pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Havard Batern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batern, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Havard Batern!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Havard Batern!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Havard Batern!

Havard Batern wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 25     
Date:   Mar 12, 2017
#R1#
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Vrinceanu shows good takedown defense.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Vrinceanu shows good takedown defense.
Vrinceanu shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrinceanu as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Foilayoung drives through and clinches with Vrinceanu against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Foilayoung pulls Vrinceanu into guard. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foilayoung dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Vrinceanu working a defensive guard here.
Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Foilayoung from controlling successfully.
Foilayoung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foilayoung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foilayoung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrinceanu being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foilayoung trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position.
Foilayoung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foilayoung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vrinceanu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Foilayoung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Foilayoung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrinceanu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foilayoung wants to stand up but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
Foilayoung pulls Vrinceanu in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrinceanu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrinceanu with a nice head shot there.
Foilayoung has his hands on Vrinceanu's head, controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vrinceanu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foilayoung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foilayoung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrinceanu as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown but Foilayoung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foilayoung shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but Foilayoung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrinceanu sprawls well. Vrinceanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foilayoung gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Foilayoung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Foilayoung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foilayoung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Vrinceanu letting Foilayoung take a breather here.
Foilayoung tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu is working for takedown but Foilayoung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foilayoung is looking for a takedown.
Foilayoung wants a takedown.
Foilayoung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vrinceanu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foilayoung to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung effectively controlling the action here.
Foilayoung seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Foilayoung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrinceanu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrinceanu throws a strike but Foilayoung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vrinceanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vrinceanu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foilayoung manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foilayoung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrinceanu has Foilayoung in his guard.#REVR#
Foilayoung stopping the sweep attempt from Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edward Foilayoung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foilayoung defends it easily.
Vrinceanu is pulling down on Foilayoung's head. It's preventing any offense from Foilayoung, at least for the moment.#T4#
Vrinceanu wants to sweep here but Foilayoung controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinceanu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foilayoung's guard. #REVB#
Foilayoung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrinceanu's guard. #REVR#
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
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 Edward Foilayoung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foilayoung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu feints the counter takedown.
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrinceanu counters with a three punch combo that has Foilayoung backing up. Foilayoung nods at Vrinceanu to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrinceanu. #CL#
Foilayoung closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrinceanu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Foilayoung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A head kick misses from Foilayoung.
Foilayoung shoots in for a double leg but Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrinceanu is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Foilayoung has closed the distance and engaged Vrinceanu in a clinch.
Vrinceanu has Foilayoung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foilayoung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrinceanu avoiding damage as Foilayoung throws knees to the body.
Vrinceanu is working for takedown but Foilayoung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foilayoung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vrinceanu prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Foilayoung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Foilayoung 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.
Vrinceanu stops Foilayoung from standing up. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu throwing strikes but missing.
Foilayoung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrinceanu. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foilayoung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vrinceanu, into his guard. #REVR#
Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Foilayoung from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
Foilayoung stays in close to Vrinceanu's body and controls the position.
Vrinceanu is adopting a defensive guard.
Foilayoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrinceanu is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu has his foot on Foilayoung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foilayoung works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vrinceanu is trying to control the position but Foilayoung postures up.
Foilayoung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Foilayoung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foilayoung 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!

Edward Foilayoung wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 24     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017
#R1#
Vrinceanu blocks a head kick by Pilsudski.
Vrinceanu shoots for a takedown but Pilsudski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pilsudski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pilsudski has a takedown stuffed.
Pilsudski darts in looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu gets double underhooks and turns Pilsudski into the cage.
Vrinceanu tries to counter with a takedown but Pilsudski is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vrinceanu tries to keep at a distance but Pilsudski has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vrinceanu gets control of Pilsudski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrinceanu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu trying to keep a closed guard but Pilsudski is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrinceanu has a closed guard, preventing Pilsudski from standing up. #T1#
Pilsudski is looking to work some ground and pound but Vrinceanu has wrist control.
Pilsudski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pilsudski trying to control but Vrinceanu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vrinceanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pilsudski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vrinceanu is tightening it up a little... Pilsudski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pilsudski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pilsudski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vrinceanu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Morgan Vrinceanu!

 
Event: 23     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Vrinceanu slips under a jab.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Vrinceanu counters with a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vrinceanu counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrinceanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrinceanu dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Vrinceanu tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrinceanu. #SUB#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrinceanu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrinceanu stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrinceanu 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.
Vrinceanu throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##SUB#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vrinceanu is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Vrinceanu postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vrinceanu prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vrinceanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diego Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vrinceanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Vrinceanu attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vrinceanu rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrinceanu is just out of range.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez looks winded!
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vrinceanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Vrinceanu feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vrinceanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Vrinceanu avoids it well.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Diego Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu feinted with a counter takedown.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vrinceanu feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Vrinceanu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Alvarez swings for the body but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Vrinceanu shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrinceanu.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrinceanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Vrinceanu saw that one coming.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrinceanu.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Vrinceanu avoids it well.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrinceanu somewhat.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Vrinceanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrinceanu dodges the punch combination from Alvarez. #T3#
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a takedown into side control.
Vrinceanu fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Vrinceanu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrinceanu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrinceanu moves into full mount! #SUB#
Vrinceanu looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount. #T4##SUB#
Vrinceanu has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrinceanu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vrinceanu with the ground and pound from mount.
Vrinceanu raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Vrinceanu throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely. #ES2#
Alvarez pushes Vrinceanu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease.
Vrinceanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan Vrinceanu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Vrinceanu attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Vrinceanu moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Vrinceanu moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez takes a swing at Vrinceanu's ribcage but misses.
Vrinceanu shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Vrinceanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrinceanu attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Vrinceanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Vrinceanu slips the punch.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrinceanu attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Alvarez swinging wildly here. #T3#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez misses with a body shot #TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Vrinceanu throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrinceanu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vrinceanu is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vrinceanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Diego Alvarez!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Diego Alvarez!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Diego Alvarez!

Diego Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 22     
Date:   Feb 21, 2017
#R1#
De La Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Vrinceanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De La Cruz defends it well.
De La Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vrinceanu circles away quickly and effectively.
De La Cruz lands with a nice combination. Vrinceanu backs away looking to recover.#CL#
De La Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vrinceanu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Vrinceanu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Cruz down to the mat. De La Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrinceanu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De La Cruz shoots in and drives through. Vrinceanu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but De La Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vrinceanu avoiding damage as De La Cruz throws knees to the body.
Vrinceanu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De La Cruz tries to circle away but Vrinceanu has him pinned against the cage.
De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vrinceanu looking for a takedown.
De La Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrinceanu prevents it.
Vrinceanu is trying to drag De La Cruz to the mat but De La Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
De La Cruz has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage.
Vrinceanu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De La Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown.
Vrinceanu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De La Cruz is struggling to control the position.#TD#
De La Cruz drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De La Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
De La Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Cruz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
De La Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrinceanu. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinceanu with a flurry of punches that miss.
De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrinceanu is one step ahead there.
Vrinceanu is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control.
Vrinceanu throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Cruz wants to stand and escape but Vrinceanu is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De La Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrinceanu feints the counter takedown.
Vrinceanu moves out of range of the body kick from De La Cruz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.#CL#
De La Cruz rushes Vrinceanu and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Jr De La Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Vrinceanu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it.
And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De La Cruz looks for a takedown but Vrinceanu sprawls well.
Vrinceanu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
De La Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrinceanu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
De La Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
De La Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrinceanu smiles and moves away. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from De La Cruz. No joy for Vrinceanu on that attempt. #TD2#
Vrinceanu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrinceanu trying to pass the guard but De La Cruz defending well. #T2#
Vrinceanu stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet. #ES#
De La Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vrinceanu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vrinceanu has De La Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing De La Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De La Cruz can't get the takedown.
De La Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Vrinceanu's takedown attempt.
De La Cruz tries to break the clinch but Vrinceanu is controlling the position.
Vrinceanu gets underhooks to prevent De La Cruz's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De La Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
De La Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Vrinceanu keeps him there for the moment.
De La Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
De La Cruz decides to pull guard.
Vrinceanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vrinceanu throwing strikes from guard but De La Cruz blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position but Vrinceanu postures up. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De La Cruz is trying to keep Vrinceanu in close. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De La Cruz wants to stand up but Vrinceanu is controlling him.
De La Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vrinceanu shoots in but De La Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De La Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Vrinceanu avoids it well and moves away.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De La Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrinceanu tries to avoid it but De La Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrinceanu to the ground. Vrinceanu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As De La Cruz backs off Vrinceanu throws a huge counter combo but De La Cruz manages to avoid it all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Cruz.
And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vrinceanu with the counter takedown but De La Cruz avoids it easily.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but De La Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage. #T1#
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vrinceanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leo Jr De La Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. De La Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrinceanu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Cruz.
Vrinceanu with the counter takedown but De La Cruz avoids it easily.
De La Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Vrinceanu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe La Cruz.
Vrinceanu dives in and grabs De La Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Cruz pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out.
De La Cruz throws a right and a left that Vrinceanu avoids nicely. #T2#
De La Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vrinceanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrinceanu.
Leo Jr De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vrinceanu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Vrinceanu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De La Cruz defending well though.
De La Cruz is trying to stand up here but Vrinceanu is controlling him well.
De La Cruz is looking to improve his position.
De La Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vrinceanu is working away from the top position though.#T3#
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vrinceanu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vrinceanu wants to free his trapped foot but De La Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De La Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrinceanu.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrinceanu pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De La Cruz manages to get to full guard.
De La Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De La Cruz looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vrinceanu postures up and lands a big shot to De La Cruz's brow.
Morgan Vrinceanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Jr De La Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz!

Leo Jr De La Cruz wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 21     
Date:   Feb 14, 2017
#R1#
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fatey Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrinceanu has time to react.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Vrinceanu walks into a straight right hand from Ahmad.#T1#
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Vrinceanu counters with a shoot takedown. Ahmad fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet but Vrinceanu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahmad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahmad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Ahmad gets to his feet - Vrinceanu follows without any prompting. #T2#
Vrinceanu shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Vrinceanu backing up. Vrinceanu nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrinceanu's hands.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Ahmad connects with a jab.
Ahmad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Ahmad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmad scores with the left hand. Vrinceanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Vrinceanu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahmad digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Ahmad scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrinceanu can pounce on him.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. Vrinceanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Vrinceanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ahmad leaves Vrinceanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Vrinceanu ducks down to avoid it.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad punishes Vrinceanu's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vrinceanu with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ahmad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrinceanu in his tracks.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmad sprawls and moves away.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage. #T2#
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Vrinceanu avoids nicely.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Ahmad misses with a double jab #CL#
and Vrinceanu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrinceanu prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinceanu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahmad prevents it.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Ahmad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Vrinceanu needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Vrinceanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrinceanu also avoids with ease.
Vrinceanu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into Vrinceanu's body.#T2#
Ahmad feints a jab promting Vrinceanu to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vrinceanu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahmad tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage. #T3#
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Ahmad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Vrinceanu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet here but Vrinceanu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahmad's back.#T4#
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ahmad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vrinceanu is persistently looking for the submission but Ahmad is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmad 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!

Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 20     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cutesic Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrinceanu throws a shot to the body.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but Cutesic Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cutesic Junior misses with a low kick.
Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vrinceanu!
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrinceanu tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrinceanu to the ground. Vrinceanu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Vrinceanu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vrinceanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutesic Junior is just out of range.
Cutesic Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrinceanu tries to clinch there but Cutesic Junior circles away.
Cutesic Junior is looking for a counter combo.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vrinceanu shoots for a takedown but Cutesic Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vrinceanu wants to clinch up but Cutesic Junior keeps it at a distance.
Vrinceanu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrinceanu wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrinceanu. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Cutesic Junior clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Cutesic Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Vrinceanu stalling in the clinch but Cutesic Junior improves position.
Vrinceanu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutesic Junior is struggling to control the position.
Vrinceanu working hard to break the clinch.
Vrinceanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage, preventing Vrinceanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##TD2#
Vrinceanu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vrinceanu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cutesic Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Vrinceanu has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cutesic Junior tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutesic Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cutesic Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Vrinceanu is proving a slippery customer.
Vrinceanu postures up in Cutesic Junior's guard and throws a big left but Cutesic Junior blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard. #SU2#
Vrinceanu gets to his feet. Cutesic Junior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutesic Junior sprawls well. Cutesic Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrinceanu shoots and misses #CL#
and Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior missing with knees to the body.
Cutesic Junior stalls.
Vrinceanu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cutesic Junior is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vrinceanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cutesic Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutesic Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Vrinceanu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vrinceanu. Cutesic Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutesic Junior shoots and misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cutesic Junior is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Cutesic Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutesic Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Vrinceanu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cutesic Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Vrinceanu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cutesic Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vrinceanu. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrinceanu is defended easily by Cutesic Junior.
Vrinceanu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutesic Junior tries to avoid it but Vrinceanu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutesic Junior to the ground. Cutesic Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Cutesic Junior feints and as Vrinceanu raises his hands in defense, Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutesic Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrinceanu.#T2#
Vrinceanu shoots in but Cutesic Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Cutesic Junior darts in and clinches Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to break the clinch but Vrinceanu has him pressed against the cage.
Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cutesic Junior tries to break free but Vrinceanu pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrinceanu is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Cutesic Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrinceanu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vrinceanu tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Vrinceanu slows down the pace here.
Vrinceanu tries to pull guard but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Vrinceanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrinceanu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Vrinceanu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vrinceanu tries to throw a body punch but Cutesic Junior avoids it by throwing Vrinceanu back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Vrinceanu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vrinceanu is trying to break free.
Vrinceanu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutesic Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutesic Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrinceanu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu closes the distance and clinches up with Cutesic Junior, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior against the cage but Cutesic Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior fails with the takedown.
Vrinceanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Vrinceanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vrinceanu fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vrinceanu - that will leave a mark!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrinceanu or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Cutesic Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Cutesic Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutesic Junior continues to drive forward.#CL#
Vrinceanu tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutesic Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cutesic Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage, preventing Vrinceanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vrinceanu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cutesic Junior darts in and clinches Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior stalling in the clinch.
Vrinceanu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Vrinceanu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cutesic Junior uses from the top position.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrinceanu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cutesic Junior's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vrinceanu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cutesic Junior screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vrinceanu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Morgan Vrinceanu!

 
Event: 19     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Vrinceanu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raivo.#TD2#
Raivo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raivo is in Vrinceanu's guard.
Raivo distracts Vrinceanu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raivo cracks Vrinceanu with a solid left hand.
Raivo throws an elbow that misses. Vrinceanu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raivo's guard. Nice move by Vrinceanu!#REVR#
Vrinceanu throws an elbow that misses. Raivo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vrinceanu's guard. Nice move by Raivo!#REVB#
Vrinceanu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raivo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vrinceanu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Vrinceanu postures up in Raivo's guard and throws a big left but Raivo blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raivo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vrinceanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Raivo stands up from Vrinceanu's guard - Raivo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raivo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrinceanu.
Raivo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raivo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Raivo lands an overhand right.
Raivo throws a push kick but Vrinceanu slaps the foot to one side.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Raivo counters by clinching up. #T2#
Raivo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vrinceanu.
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!#TD2#
Raivo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vrinceanu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Raivo postures up in Vrinceanu's guard and throws a big left but Vrinceanu blocks it. #SU2#
Raivo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown but Raivo circles away easily
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raivo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vrinceanu is breathing heavily.
Raivo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Raivo moves into range and clinches up with Vrinceanu.
Raivo misses with the head strike.
Vrinceanu has been working on his balance at Evolution MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raivo.
Vrinceanu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Raivo.
The referee calls for Raivo to work.
Raivo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Raivo controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrinceanu trying to stall but Raivo improves his position.
Raivo tries a knee to the head but Vrinceanu blocks it.
Raivo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raivo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raivo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vrinceanus head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raivo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrinceanu has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrinceanu won't allow it.
Vrinceanu has Raivo pressed against the cage, preventing Raivo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raivo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apina Raivo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vrinceanu throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
As Vrinceanu backs off Raivo throws a huge counter combo but Vrinceanu manages to avoid it all.
Vrinceanu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raivo.
Morgan Vrinceanu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raivo throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan Vrinceanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Raivo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vrinceanu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raivo tries to avoid it but Vrinceanu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raivo to the ground. Raivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrinceanu moves out of range of the leg kick from Raivo.
Vrinceanu fails with the takedown
and Raivo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu ducks under a wild hook from Raivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Raivo moves into the clinch.
Raivo tries to work over Vrinceanu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrinceanu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrinceanu dodges the punch combination from Raivo. #T1#
Raivo tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Raivo takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo.
Raivo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrinceanu blocks it with crossed arms.
Raivo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrinceanu fails to pull guard.
Raivo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrinceanu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raivo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raivo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raivo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Vrinceanu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Raivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raivo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrinceanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raivo.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raivo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raivo misses with a wild body shot.
Vrinceanu tried to counter with a leg kick but Raivo avoided it.
Raivo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vrinceanu wants to clinch up but Raivo keeps it at a distance.
Vrinceanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raivo is fending him off so far but Vrinceanu persists. Nope, Raivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Raivo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raivo pinned against the cage. Raivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raivo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Raivo lands with a cross.
Vrinceanu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vrinceanu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vrinceanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raivo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apina Raivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs.#TD2#
Vrinceanu tries to sprawl but Raivo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vrinceanu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raivo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raivo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Raivo gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Raivo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raivo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Raivo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Raivo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vrinceanu quickly recovers to half guard.
Raivo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vrinceanu!
Raivo controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo cracks Vrinceanu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Raivo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apina Raivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Raivo has Vrinceanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Raivo taking a breather.
Raivo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Raivo is pushing Vrinceanu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Raivo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo is trying to stall.
Raivo stalling against the cage. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Apina Raivo.
Vrinceanu leaves Raivo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raivo wants to clinch
and Vrinceanu counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Raivo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raivo.
Vrinceanu tries for a takedown but Raivo circles away easily
and Raivo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raivo lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrinceanu's head.#CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Raivo avoiding damage.
Vrinceanu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Raivo breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Raivo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Raivo working aggressively here.
Well,Vrinceanu is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vrinceanu dodges an elbow strike from Raivo.
Raivo controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrinceanu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raivo throws a hook to the side of Vrinceanu's head but Vrinceanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Vrinceanu throws a leg kick which misses Raivo's front leg but catches the back leg as Raivo tries to avoid it.
Raivo thumps Vrinceanu with a low kick.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrinceanu is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrinceanu.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrinceanu.
Raivo throws an overhand right that lands on Vrinceanu's shoulder, as Vrinceanu tries to avoid the shot.
Raivo wants to clinch.
Raivo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vrinceanu.#T4#
Vrinceanu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raivo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raivo takes a swing at Vrinceanu's ribcage but misses.
Raivo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrinceanu.
Raivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vrinceanu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Apina Raivo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raivo shoots and misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a head kick. That will keep Raivo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu lands a nice looking body kick.
Vrinceanu throws a leg kick which misses Raivo's front leg but catches the back leg as Raivo tries to avoid it.
Raivo digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs.#CL2#
Raivo has Vrinceanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Raivo lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apina Raivo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raivo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Apina Raivo!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Apina Raivo!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Apina Raivo!

Apina Raivo wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: 18     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Biah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrinceanu's half guard.#SU2#
Biah postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vrinceanu to stand up.
Vrinceanu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biah defends well and Vrinceanu ends up having to push Biah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vrinceanu blocks it well.#CL2#
Biah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Biah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vrinceanu clinches up with Biah and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Biah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Biah shoots in and gets a takedown into Vrinceanu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrinceanu looking to control.
Biah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vrinceanu is pulling down on Biah's head. It's preventing any offense from Biah, at least for the moment.
Biah sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
It looks like Biah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vrinceanu wants to stand but Biah is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vrinceanu is trying to keep Biah in close.
Vrinceanu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Biah looking to pass the guard.
Biah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biah tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrinceanu is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Biah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Biah has managed to clinch.
Biah tries to pull guard but Vrinceanu holds him up against the cage and eventually Biah drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Biah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vrinceanu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biah, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Biah pulls guard successfully.
Biah is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Biah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrinceanu is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Biah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biah manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Biah's guard.
Biah wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling the position.
Biah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biah wants to sweep here but Vrinceanu controlling him for the moment.
Biah trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vrinceanu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Biah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vrinceanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Biah closes the distance and clinches.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu is defending well.
Vrinceanu jumps guard but Biah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Biah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Biah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrinceanu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Biah breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu shoots in and drives through. Biah sprawls well.#TD2#
Biah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biah cracks Vrinceanu with a big right hand but Vrinceanu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Vrinceanu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Biah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vrinceanu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vrinceanu parries the strikes from Biah easily there. Biah is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vrinceanu to escape.
Vrinceanu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biah trying to control the action but Vrinceanu is working from the bottom.
Vrinceanu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vrinceanu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biah is working away from the top position though.
Vrinceanu gets full guard.
Biah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrinceanu is keeping the position for now.
William Biah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vrinceanu controls Biah momentarily but Biah frees himself.
Biah content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Biah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrinceanu dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Biah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Biah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Biah! #REVB##SU2#
Biah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vrinceanu to his feet.
Biah leaves Vrinceanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biah tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Vrinceanu fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Biah counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vrinceanu up against the cage.#TD2#
Biah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vrinceanu regains guard.
Biah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrinceanu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Biah gets to his feet. Vrinceanu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biah as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Biah shoots in and bounces Vrinceanu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Biah 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Biah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Vrinceanu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Biah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vrinceanu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Biah slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrinceanu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biah with the counter takedown but Vrinceanu avoids it easily.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biah works over Vrinceanu's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biah sprawls well. Biah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Biah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biah working the head and body with strikes.
Biah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrinceanu is trying to control but can't. #SU2#
Biah escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vrinceanu avoids the head kick by Biah.
Vrinceanu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2##TD2#
Biah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinceanu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Biah manages to mount him!
Biah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu is squirming around, avoiding Biah's attempts to control the action.
Biah landing punches.
Biah looking to finish Vrinceanu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vrinceanu!
Biah controlling his opponent.
Biah looking to control but Vrinceanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Biah lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Biah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vrinceanu turns into him and now he's in Biah's guard.
Biah pulls Vrinceanu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Vrinceanu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrinceanu has managed to get both his arms back between Biah's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Biah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrinceanu defends it easily.#SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biah keeping moving, preventing Vrinceanu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Biah is looking for a triangle but Vrinceanu pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan Vrinceanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Biah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biah dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
William Biah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biah 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for William Biah!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for William Biah!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for William Biah!

William Biah wins by unanimous decision!

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Vrinceanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown.
Vrinceanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. Vrinceanu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Vrinceanu tries to move into range but Nurmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrinceanu is defended easily by Nurmagomedov.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vrinceanu is breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Vrinceanu avoids it with no problem.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Vrinceanu is predictable there
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Ramzi Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrinceanu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nurmagomedov jabs Vrinceanu right on the nose. Vrinceanu blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrinceanu's head.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Vrinceanu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nurmagomedov.
Vrinceanu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vrinceanu misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Vrinceanu's body. Vrinceanu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vrinceanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vrinceanu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Vrinceanu is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Oh Vrinceanu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Nurmagomedov as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vrinceanu on the side of the head. #T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Vrinceanu seems to have got his legs back now.
Morgan Vrinceanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vrinceanu doesn't seem phased though.
Vrinceanu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov jabs Vrinceanu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vrinceanu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrinceanus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vrinceanu gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nurmagomedov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vrinceanu is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramzi Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Ramzi Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
 
 
 
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