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Event: AFC Fight Night 20     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1##TD#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Negri wanted to stand there but Hermosa had control of the position.
De Negri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Negri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermosa is retaining full guard.
Hermosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Negri chips away with some ground and pound.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Negri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Hermosa uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Hermosa tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Negri is trying to stall.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by De Negri.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa misses with some punches.
De Negri is struggling to control the position.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
De Negri tries to work over Hermosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
De Negri pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Negri is on top in guard. #REVR#
De Negri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermosa trying to control the position.
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely. #T3#
De Negri looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
De Negri stands up and waves to Hermosa to follow him.
De Negri tries to clinch but Hermosa is having none of it.
Hermosa leaves De Negri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Negri sets himself, and Hermosa steps forward looking for the clinch! De Negri avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermosa throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Hermosa.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Hermosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Negri's sensitive parts.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch but De Negri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
De Negri tries to keep at a distance but Hermosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, De Negri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Negri avoiding damage.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
De Negri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Negri can't get the takedown. #TD#
De Negri pulls guard.
Hermosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Negri trying to control the position here.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Hermosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Hermosa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
De Negri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermosa defends well.#T1#
De Negri 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#
De Negri lands with a punch from half guard.
De Negri controlling the action here.
De Negri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hermosa defending well though.
De Negri throwing shots but Hermosa is blocking nicely.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Negri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
De Negri decides to stand up. #T2#
Hermosa lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Fred Hermosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Negri counters with a single leg into guard. Hermosa didn't expect that.
Hermosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Negri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Negri preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hermosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Negri controls the pace.#ES2#
Hermosa has his feet on De Negri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Hermosa. #TD#
De Negri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hermosa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Negri manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Hermosa is trying to control but can't. #T4#
De Negri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hermosa is looking to improve his position.
Hermosa is doing well to control the position and prevent De Negri from advancing to side control.
De Negri 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.
Hermosa trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermosa is trying to stand.
Hermosa is looking for a sweep. De Negri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
De Negri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
De Negri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermosa tries to clinch up
letting De Negri counter with a right hand.
Hermosa throws a body punch but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri lands a slapping body shot.
Hermosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Negri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hermosa tries to clinch but De Negri is having none of it.
Hermosa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and De Negri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Negri scoring with some ground and pound.
De Negri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hermosa controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
De Negri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Negri tries to stand but Hermosa is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Hermosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Negri is one step ahead there.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Negri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Hermosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermosa.
De Negri throws a big counter combination but Hermosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hermosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
De Negri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Negri wants to hit a switch here but Hermosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Negri there!
Hermosa wants to take De Negri's back here but De Negri is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
De Negri is trying desperately to improve position.
Hermosa content just to control the position here.
De Negri tries to lock up and control but Hermosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hermosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Negri is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Hermosa.
I think Hermosa 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!

 

Event: AFC New York     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Negri is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, De Negri circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Negri will feel that in the morning.
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by De Negri, which made it look bad.
Young throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
De Negri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Negri moves into the clinch successfully.
Young tries to circle away but De Negri has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
De Negri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Negri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Negri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Young is working De Negri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Negri pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Young wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Negri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Young keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri landing with the ground and pound.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young is trying to control the position but De Negri postures up.
Young keeping full guard, as De Negri tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Young wants to stand but De Negri is controlling the position. #SUB#
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
Young wants to get back to his feet but De Negri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Negri stays in close to Young's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
De Negri has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Negri avoiding damage.
De Negri managing to block the knees to the body from Young.
Young wants to take the fight to the mat but De Negri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Negri prevents it.
Young is trying to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
De Negri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard.
De Negri stalling.
De Negri is continuing to stall.
Young striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Negri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Negri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Negri prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young is trying to keep De Negri in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Negri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young tries to land a front kick but De Negri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Negri is looking for the big counter here.
Young closes the distance and clinches up with De Negri, looking for a takedown. Young pushes De Negri against the cage but De Negri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trevor Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by De Negri.#TD#
De Negri gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Negri kicks Young off and gets to his feet.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for De Negri on that attempt.
De Negri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYoung.
Trevor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Negri stalling.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but De Negri won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
De Negri breaks from the clinch.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
De Negri feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, De Negri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Negri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Young manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Negri being controlled here, momentarily.
De Negri pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Young showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Young tries to stand but De Negri is controlling from the bottom.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young tries to stand but De Negri is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Negri stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young misses with a head kick.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Negri.
De Negri misses with a head kick.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Negri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young misses with a takedown attempt
and De Negri counters with a two punch combo.
Young throws a right and a left that De Negri avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Negri has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Negri prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young is trying to break free.#T1#
De Negri misses with a punch to the body.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Young gets caught flat footed, as De Negri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Negri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
De Negri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pietro De Negri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Negri working a defensive guard but Young manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Young advances nicely into full mount.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Negri is looking to escape.
De Negri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Negri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Negri is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Negri is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Young content just to control the position here.
De Negri is trying desperately to improve position.
Young landing shots from mount.
Young moves to back control.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Young struggling to land strikes to the head as De Negri covers up. #SUB#
De Negri is holding on to Young 's glove but Young gets free and slips his arm under De Negri 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, De Negri is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trevor Young!

 

Event: AFC Friday Night Fights     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
De Negri fails with the takedown
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Pietro De Negri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri wants to clinch but Callaghan slips to the side
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Negri.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but De Negri isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Negri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Callaghan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Negri is controlling him well.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callaghan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Negri. #SU2#
De Negri decides to stand back up. De Negri steps back and let's Callaghan get back to his feet.
De Negri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Negri dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Negri blocks a jab.#TD2#
De Negri gets a takedown into half guard.
De Negri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
De Negri slows the pace down in half guard.
De Negri slips a nice elbow through Callaghan's hands, connecting with Callaghan's forehead.
De Negri stalling.
Callaghan is trying to stand back up but De Negri is controlling him
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
De Negri wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Negri prevents Callaghan from standing back up.
De Negri is looking to advance position but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri stops Callaghan from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
De Negri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Negri is pressing down on Callaghan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Callaghan is holding on for now.
Callaghan pushes De Negri off looking to stand but De Negri dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callaghan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
De Negri pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan swings for the body but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
De Negri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan checks it well.
Callaghan throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Negri avoids it.#T1#
De Negri tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri goes for a takedown attempt but Callaghan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
De Negri drives through with a takedown into Callaghan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Negri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
De Negri gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan as De Negri shoots in.#T2#
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
As Callaghan backs off De Negri throws a huge counter combo but Callaghan manages to avoid it all.
De Negri misses with a looping right.
Callaghan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Negri.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callaghan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaghan misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
De Negri clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Negri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it. #T3#
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from De Negri.
De Negri landing knees to the body.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callaghan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
De Negri jumps guard.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but instead De Negri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but De Negri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
De Negri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Negri won't allow Callaghan to get back to his feet.
De Negri stays in close to Callaghan's body and controls the position.
De Negri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri stops Callaghan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown attempt from De Negri. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
Callaghan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan is looking for a counter combo.
De Negri fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Negri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
De Negri misses with a head kick.
De Negri walks into a straight right hand from Callaghan.
De Negri fails with the takedown
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Blaine Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Callaghan gets tackled into the cage by De Negri. De Negri maintains the clinch.
De Negri slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually De Negri drops back down to his feet.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Negri looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but De Negri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri walks into a stiff left hand from Callaghan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Negri showed some decent athleticism there.
Callaghan is staying active underneath De Negri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Negri 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Grappling Championships     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pietro De Negri (ranked 3689 p4p, 404 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 20164 p4p, 690 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




169 cm
29 yrs
150 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pietro De Negri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aloisio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.
Aloisio tries to clinch but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aloisio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Negri darts in looking for a takedown but Aloisio gets double underhooks and turns De Negri into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aloisio closes the distance and pushes De Negri back into the cage.
De Negri wants a takedown.

De Negri jumps into guard, dragging Aloisio to the mat.
Aloisio wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Aloisio is looking to advance position but De Negri has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Negri (4) vs (0) Aloisio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri wants to take Aloisio's back here but Aloisio is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

De Negri wants to finish this one by submission but Aloisio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Negri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio stops De Negri from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Negri forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: De Negri (7) vs (0) Aloisio
De Negri gets his hands free as Aloisio looks to control.
Aloisio is trying to break free.

De Negri is persistently looking for the submission but Aloisio is defending it well.
I really don't envy Aloisio right now.
Aloisio trying to control the action but De Negri just sinks the hooks in.
De Negri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is in bad spot here.

De Negri is persistently looking for the submission but Aloisio is defending it well.

De Negri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Aloisio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
De Negri wants to control but Aloisio manages to buck him off and is now in De Negri's guard! Nice work there by Aloisio!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Negri (7) vs (2) Aloisio
De Negri keeping full guard, as Aloisio tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloisio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Negri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Negri is trying to control the position but Aloisio postures up.
Aloisio wants to pass the guard but De Negri is keeping the position.
De Negri controlling the position.
Aloisio looking to sit in guard and control but De Negri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Negri (9) vs (2) Aloisio
De Negri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloisio wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Negri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aloisio wants to improve his position but instead De Negri has moved into half guard.
Aloisio regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Negri forces his way into half guard.
De Negri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Negri wants to take a breather but Aloisio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De Negri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aloisio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aloisio trying to control but De Negri postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De Negri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

De Negri is working for a kimura but Aloisio is defending it quite comfortably.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Negri wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is defending well.
Aloisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aloisio trying to control here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

De Negri seems to be looking for submissions.
De Negri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Negri prevents Aloisio from improving his position.
De Negri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Negri (12) vs (2) Aloisio

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Negri controlling the position easily from mount.
Aloisio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

De Negri working for a submission but Aloisio is keeping him at bay.
De Negri looking to control but Aloisio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aloisio is looking to improve his position but De Negri isn't that keen on the idea.
De Negri controlling his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

De Negri is looking for a kimura but Aloisio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Negri to get the leverage.

Aloisio is defending against the submission attempts here by De Negri.

De Negri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aloisio is looking for a sweep. De Negri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is looking to control De Negri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloisio avoid being mounted?
De Negri trying to control the pace.
De Negri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aloisio is positioning himself well to prevent De Negri advancing to mount.
De Negri is controlling the pace.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Negri trying to control the action but Aloisio is working from the bottom.
De Negri content to control rather than advance.
Aloisio wants to get back to full guard.
Aloisio is not content to let De Negri control the position.

De Negri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aloisio sees it coming and defends easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Negri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aloisio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Aloisio is defending against the submission attempts here by De Negri.
Aloisio wants to improve his position but De Negri is controlling well.
De Negri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aloisio is trying to control but can't.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Negri is keen to just control but Aloisio is a slippery customer.
Aloisio trying to control here.
Aloisio is pressing down on De Negri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aloisio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Negri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Negri (12) vs (4) Aloisio
De Negri is trying to control the position but Aloisio postures up.

De Negri is looking for a triangle but Aloisio pushes his legs off easily.

De Negri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aloisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Negri is trying to keep Aloisio in close.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Aloisio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Negri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aloisio has De Negri in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Negri (14) vs (4) Aloisio
De Negri looking to sit in guard and control but Aloisio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Negri (14) vs (6) Aloisio
Aloisio wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri looking to control.
De Negri keeping full guard, as Aloisio tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Negri takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.

 

Event: AFC Thursday Night Fights     
Date:   Mar 22, 2018
#R1##TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Negri pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Negri is trying to keep Murphy in close.
De Negri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy passes De Negri's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
De Negri is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
De Negri is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy looks for a takedown but De Negri sprawls well.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy stuns De Negri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but De Negri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
De Negri decides to pull guard.
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Negri being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy is looking to stand up but De Negri won't let him. #SUB2#
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Negri to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Negri pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 15     
Date:   Mar 02, 2018
#R1#
Daebyeol dives in for a single leg takedown but De Negri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Negri falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Daebyeol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Negri!
De Negri is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
Daebyeol just content to control the position.
Daebyeol is working De Negri over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol drags him back down.
De Negri regains half guard.
De Negri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daebyeol throws a strike but De Negri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
De Negri has his hands on Daebyeol's head, controlling the position.
Daebyeol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daebyeol 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.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daebyeol looking to sit in guard and control but De Negri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daebyeol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Daebyeol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
De Negri won't allow Daebyeol to sweep him here.
De Negri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daebyeol managing to control the position.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daebyeol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU2#
De Negri stands up from Daebyeol's guard - De Negri perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Negri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daebyeol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3##TD#
Daebyeol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daebyeol passes to side control.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
Daebyeol avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Negri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
De Negri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daebyeol is controlling him well.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position. #T4#
De Negri is trying to get back to half guard.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri is looking to reverse the position.
De Negri can't do much from the bottom here.
De Negri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol trying to control the action but De Negri is working from the bottom.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Daebyeol is controlling well.
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 Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Daebyeol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Negri is trying to defend but Daebyeol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Negri tries to get to full guard but Daebyeol has control of the leg.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
De Negri has his hands clasped together around Daebyeol's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol throws a strike but De Negri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Daebyeol distracts De Negri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Negri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daebyeol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
De Negri has momentary wrist control but Daebyeol slips an elbow through the middle.
Daebyeol landing with the ground and pound.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daebyeol trying to control but De Negri is working from the bottom. #T2#
Daebyeol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Negri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daebyeol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Negri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daebyeol's guard. #REVB#
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Negri looking to sit in guard and control but Daebyeol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Negri wants to stand but Daebyeol is controlling the position. #T3#
Daebyeol with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
De Negri working for submissions but it's allowed Daebyeol to get to half guard.
De Negri is trying to stand back up but Daebyeol is controlling him
Daebyeol prevents De Negri from improving his position.
De Negri keeps trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daebyeol trying to control the pace. #T4#
De Negri is staying active underneath Daebyeol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daebyeol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Negri is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri is refusing to be controlled, as Daebyeol sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that second round.
That's time! Daebyeol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt - Daebyeol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daebyeol darts in looking for a takedown but De Negri gets double underhooks and turns Daebyeol into the cage.
De Negri shoots in but Daebyeol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Negri throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Daebyeol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daebyeol.
Daebyeol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daebyeol stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri is trying to control the position but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
De Negri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daebyeol looking to pass the guard.
De Negri working a defensive guard here.
Daebyeol lands a couple of elbows.
Daebyeol scoring with some ground and pound.
Daebyeol is looking to work some ground and pound but De Negri has wrist control.
Daebyeol stands up over De Negri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daebyeol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daebyeol works over De Negri with some ground and pound from guard.
De Negri is trying to control the position but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Daebyeol is fighting to break De Negri's control of his arms but De Negri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daebyeol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daebyeol lands a couple of elbows.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri pulls Daebyeol in to control the position.
Daebyeol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Negri taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Daebyeol working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on De Negri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daebyeol trying to control the position but De Negri is working away.
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol scoring with punches and elbows.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
De Negri tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound from side control.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
Daebyeol controls the position.
Daebyeol lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
De Negri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daebyeol's best efforts.
De Negri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Negri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daebyeol is one step ahead there.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Rhee Daebyeol clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Daebyeol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
De Negri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Daebyeol gets a double leg takedown into De Negri's guard.
De Negri is wriggling around but Daebyeol manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebyeol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daebyeol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Negri wants to control but Daebyeol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Negri controlling the position for now.
De Negri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Negri looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
De Negri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daebyeol content to control rather than advance.
De Negri is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Negri taking shots to the head. #T2#
Daebyeol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Negri working to try and regain half guard.
De Negri taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
De Negri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daebyeol controlling the position easily from mount.
Daebyeol landing strikes from the mount and De Negri is in trouble!
Daebyeol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Daebyeol landing punches.
Daebyeol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
De Negri is rocked!
Daebyeol looking to finish De Negri with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Negri!
De Negri is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol controlling the pace for now.
De Negri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daebyeol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Negri?
Daebyeol cracks De Negri with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 14     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1##CL#
De Negri pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Negri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Negri.
De Negri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Young pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Negri attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Young is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Negri's half guard.
De Negri pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
De Negri is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Negri defending well though.
De Negri is controlling Young's trapped leg to prevent Young from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Negri sees it coming and defends easily.
Young is taking a breather. De Negri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Young prevents De Negri from improving his position.#SUB2#
Young is looking for a kimura but De Negri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Young is trying for a kimura here. De Negri looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Young wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Young!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 13     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1##TD#
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Negri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Negri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.
De Negri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Young off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Young is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Negri gets his hands free as Young looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young turns into De Negri and is now in his guard.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but De Negri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Negri stopping the sweep attempt from Young.#T1#
De Negri chips away with some ground and pound.
Young wants to control but De Negri passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Negri lands a nice short elbow.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Negri is working away from the top position though.
De Negri winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Negri prevents Young from improving his position.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as De Negri sits in half guard. #T2#
De Negri trying to control the pace.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
De Negri is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if De Negri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Negri. #T3#
De Negri stalling.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Young is looking to escape.
De Negri winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Negri is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Negri stalling.
Young is pressing down on De Negri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
De Negri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young! #REVR#
Young taking a breather here.
De Negri can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri looks to move to half guard but instead Young has passed into mount! Damn!
De Negri wants to control but Young is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Negri leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Negri showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Young has one foot on De Negri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
De Negri closes the distance and clinches.
De Negri tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
De Negri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not. #TD#
Young manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
Young seems keen to control De Negri's posture.
De Negri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Negri won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Negri trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Young looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
De Negri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard.
Young slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Young is trying to control the position but De Negri postures up. #SUB#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Negri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Negri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Negri content to stall in guard here. #T3#
De Negri trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SU2#
De Negri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Young tries for a takedown but De Negri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Young shoots in and gets a takedown into De Negri's guard.#SU#
De Negri is working an open guard so Young takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
No luck for De Negri with that takedown attempt.
Trevor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
Nice takedown defense from De Negri. No joy for Young on that attempt.
De Negri fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from De Negri.
De Negri is looking to land body kicks.
De Negri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Negri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
De Negri gets caught napping as Young dives in and scores a takedown. De Negri manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Young dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Negri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but De Negri persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and De Negri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young's guard.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De Negri prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young is trying to control the position but De Negri postures up.
De Negri stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
De Negri prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Young shoots in but De Negri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Negri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Negri wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young tries to clinch but De Negri moves away #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Negri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
De Negri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Young manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Negri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Negri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SU2#
De Negri stands and steps away. Young gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
De Negri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and De Negri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but De Negri is proving a slippery customer.
De Negri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Young wants to control but De Negri postures up.
De Negri lands a few punches from side control.
Young wants to control but De Negri postures up.
Pietro De Negri has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
De Negri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Young shoots in but De Negri avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
De Negri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro De Negri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Negri 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 12     
Date:   Feb 02, 2018
#R1#
Alvarado misses with a double jab #CL2#
and De Negri counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling the position.
De Negri prevents a body shot from Alvarado. #TD2#
Alvarado is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Negri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alvarado to the mat. Alvarado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Alvarado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Alvarado #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Alvarado kicks De Negri off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and De Negri counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Alvarado sneaks out the side door and pushes De Negri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cain Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarado to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Alvarado gets caught flat footed, as De Negri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Alvarado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alvarado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Negri stacks Alvarado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Negri!
Alvarado is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Negri connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SU2#
De Negri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alvarado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarado.#CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Alvarado throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Negri.
De Negri is standing up over Alvarado. Alvarado looks to escape but De Negri dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
De Negri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Negri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarado doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
De Negri moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
De Negri manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Alvarado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Negri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Negri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like De Negri 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.#SU2#
De Negri stands up and waves to Alvarado to follow him. #CL2#
De Negri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
De Negri content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
De Negri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Negri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Alvarado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarado slips nicely into half guard.
De Negri is trying to maintain the position but Alvarado is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Alvarado is working for a kimura but De Negri is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Negri trying to control from the bottom.
De Negri gets full guard.
Alvarado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Negri is looking to escape.#SUB#
Alvarado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Negri defends it well.
De Negri is trying to stand.
De Negri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Alvarado is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarado prevents De Negri from standing back up.
De Negri tries to get to full guard but Alvarado has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
De Negri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Alvarado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Negri passes into half guard.
De Negri content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
De Negri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado scores with a hook to the body. De Negri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarado connects with a jab.
De Negri misses with a low kick.
Cain Alvarado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Alvarado misses with a combination #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarado fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Alvarado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Negri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alvarado.
De Negri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
De Negri stands up and beckons Alvarado to his feet.
De Negri throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarado. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
De Negri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Negri showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
De Negri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Alvarado throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Negri uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarado is looking for a sweep.
De Negri works to advance to full mount. Alvarado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The referee warns Alvarado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
De Negri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarado is surviving well by controlling De Negri's body position as best he can.
Alvarado taking shots to the head.
De Negri working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Alvarado tries to improve his position but De Negri has taken his back! De Negri has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alvarado tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! De Negri pushes Alvarado away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 11     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
A punch combination from Daebyeol misses. #TD#
De Negri gets caught flat footed, as Daebyeol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Negri wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Daebyeol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Negri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Negri trying to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in full control for now.
Daebyeol struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Negri takes a big shot to the side of the head.
De Negri turns into Daebyeol and is now in his guard.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Daebyeol blocks nicely.
De Negri wants to get up but he can't break Daebyeol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
De Negri is in close to Daebyeol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Negri trying to move into half guard but instead Daebyeol has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Daebyeol wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daebyeol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Negri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daebyeol forces his way into half guard.
Daebyeol working the head and body with strikes.
De Negri manages to get to full guard.
De Negri pulls Daebyeol in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Daebyeol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Negri's head.#SUB2#
De Negri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Negri trying to strike off his back.
De Negri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daebyeol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daebyeol seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Negri for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daebyeol stops De Negri from standing up. #SUB2#
De Negri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daebyeol is aware though and is defending well.
Daebyeol distracts De Negri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Daebyeol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daebyeol postures up in De Negri's guard and throws a big left but De Negri blocks it.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daebyeol continues to stall.#T4#
Daebyeol landing some decent shots from guard.
Daebyeol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Negri wants to sweep but no luck.
De Negri has control of Daebyeol's left arm, preventing Daebyeol from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daebyeol working some strikes from top position.
De Negri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daebyeol puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Daebyeol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Negri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daebyeol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daebyeol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
De Negri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Daebyeol has De Negri up against the cage in a clinch.
Daebyeol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebyeol blocks the elbow strike.
De Negri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Negri has had enough of the clinch but Daebyeol keeps him there for the moment.
De Negri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
De Negri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daebyeol can't fight it off and eventually De Negri manages to take the fight to the floor. Daebyeol looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebyeol wants to sweep here but De Negri controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Daebyeol striking off his back but it's not causing De Negri any problems.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Negri.
Daebyeol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri wants to control from the top but Daebyeol keeps moving.
Daebyeol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daebyeol darts in looking for a takedown but De Negri gets double underhooks and turns Daebyeol into the cage.
De Negri shapes to counter with a head kick.
Daebyeol tries to score with a low kick but De Negri moves his leg out of the way.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown. Daebyeol tries to sprawl out of it but De Negri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daebyeol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Daebyeol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Negri won't allow Daebyeol to pass to mount.
De Negri wants to get back to full guard but Daebyeol has passed into side control.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Daebyeol landing strikes.
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol misses with the ground and pound.
De Negri trying to remain calm as Daebyeol controls from the top position.
Daebyeol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Negri is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
Daebyeol wants to control but De Negri is keeping him busy. #T4#
De Negri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daebyeol blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Negri.
De Negri wants to take a breather but Daebyeol is having none of it.
Daebyeol tries to kick De Negri off but De Negri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daebyeol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Negri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri trying to control from half guard but Daebyeol is working away.
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 Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Daebyeol rushes De Negri and presses him up against the cage.
De Negri tries to circle away but Daebyeol has him pinned against the cage.
Daebyeol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Daebyeol tightens his grip and picks De Negri up, before dumping him to the ground. De Negri manages to land in guard.
Daebyeol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol postures up. #T1#
Daebyeol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Negri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daebyeol won't allow De Negri to sweep him here.
Daebyeol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daebyeol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Negri's head.
Daebyeol stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebyeol works over De Negri with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
De Negri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daebyeol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daebyeol showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Daebyeol moves into the clinch.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
Daebyeol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Negri's elbow.
De Negri working aggressively here. #T3#
Come on Daebyeol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daebyeol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Negris head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daebyeol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Daebyeol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daebyeol tries to pass to full mount but De Negri defends it.
De Negri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
De Negri actively working from the bottom here.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Daebyeol is controlling well. #T4#
De Negri trying to control from the bottom.
Daebyeol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Negri's head.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Negri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daebyeol is working away from the top position though.
Daebyeol thows a huge punch but De Negri dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri has hold of Daebyeol's hands but Daebyeol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daebyeol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietro De Negri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Negri manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daebyeol has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!

 

Event: AFC Hard Knocks     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Aloisio is looking to slow De Negri down with leg kicks.
De Negri wants to clinch up but Aloisio keeps it at a distance.#CL#
De Negri gets a clinch. #BC2#
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from De Negri misses.
De Negri misses with a wild body shot.
Aloisio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Aloisio tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aloisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling him.
De Negri blocks an uppercut. #TD#
De Negri tightens his grip and picks Aloisio up, before dumping him to the ground. Aloisio manages to land in guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but De Negri passes into half guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aloisio won't allow De Negri to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Negri passes to side control.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aloisio keeps working.
Aloisio is trying to get back to half guard.
De Negri controlling from side mount.
Aloisio is not content to let De Negri control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aloisio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Negri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aloisio gets back to half guard.
De Negri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Negri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Negri is trying to control. Aloisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Negri throwing shots but Aloisio is blocking nicely. #T3#
Aloisio wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aloisio is looking to escape.
De Negri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Negri working Aloisio over with strikes.
De Negri is trying to control. Aloisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloisio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU#
De Negri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Negri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aloisio circles away.
De Negri fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Negri has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Aloisio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Negri's calf.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aloisio sprawls well. Aloisio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloisio throws a body punch but De Negri moves out of range. #TD#
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into Aloisio's guard.#ES2#
Aloisio pushes De Negri off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloisio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Negri momentarily. #CL#
De Negri rushes Aloisio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Aloisio manages to break the clinch.
De Negri takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Afonso Aloisio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Aloisio gets caught flat footed, as De Negri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Negri manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
De Negri works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Negri content just to control the position here.
Aloisio tries to reverse the position but De Negri maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Negri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
De Negri wants to control but Aloisio is keeping him busy.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Negri prevents Aloisio from standing back up.
De Negri wants to take a breather but Aloisio is having none of it.
De Negri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
De Negri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aloisio is trying to control but can't.
Aloisio tries to roll over but De Negri keeps him under control.
Aloisio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Negri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
De Negri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet.
De Negri controlling the pace.
De Negri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SU#
De Negri gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aloisio misses with a low kick as De Negri jumps back.
As Aloisio looks to move away, De Negri throws a big counter combo but Aloisio just gets out of the way.
Aloisio scores with a sloppy right hand. De Negri should have avoided that one.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio lands with a hook. De Negri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Aloisio. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
De Negri moves into range and clinches up with Aloisio.#TD#
De Negri jumps into guard, dragging Aloisio to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Aloisio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aloisio takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
De Negri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
De Negri passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
De Negri is looking to take a break and control but Aloisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aloisio can't do much from the bottom here.
Aloisio is looking to regain half guard here but De Negri keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloisio is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Negri connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
De Negri has managed to clinch.
Aloisio wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aloisio looks to land a combination. De Negri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Negri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
De Negri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aloisio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aloisio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloisio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Negri won't allow Aloisio to sweep him here.
De Negri trying to control but Aloisio is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Aloisio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Negri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
De Negri has Aloisio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aloisio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for De Negri to work.
Aloisio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of De Negri's head. #TD#
Aloisio is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Negri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aloisio to the mat. Aloisio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aloisio is wriggling around but De Negri manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Aloisio trying to control but De Negri postures up. #SU#
De Negri stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Aloisio misses the target.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Aloisio sprawls well.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio throws a head kick but De Negri moves out of range.
Aloisio stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloisio jabs De Negri right on the nose. De Negri blinks but takes it well.
Aloisio throws a head kick that half lands.
Pietro De Negri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aloisio throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and De Negri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Aloisio sprawls well.
Aloisio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio staying out of range there.#TD#
Aloisio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Negri to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Aloisio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De Negri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Aloisio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Negri walks into a jab.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio connects with a looping right hand.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
De Negri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
Afonso Aloisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Negri avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
De Negri is looking to counter the offense by Aloisio and move into the clinch.
Aloisio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
De Negri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Negri. Aloisio does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
De Negri clinches with his opponent.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.
De Negri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aloisio or not.
De Negri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aloisio up against the cage.
De Negri tries to score a body lock takedown but Aloisio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aloisio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aloisio working hard to break the clinch.
De Negri blocking some punches.
Aloisio working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afonso Aloisio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aloisio 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 10     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Meadows.#TD2#
Meadows feints and as De Negri raises his hands in defense, Meadows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Meadows is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Negri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Negri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Meadows wants to hit a switch here but De Negri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meadows there!
Meadows is trying to stand up.
De Negri landing strikes from the mount and Meadows is in trouble!
De Negri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meadows?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Negri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meadows is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
De Negri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meadows tries to reverse the position but De Negri maintains control.
De Negri dominating with strikes here.
De Negri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meadows wants to control but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
De Negri lands a couple of good shots and Meadows has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows is trying to stand back up.
De Negri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Negri scores with strikes from the back.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet but De Negri has full control of the position and if anything, Meadows has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Meadows is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by De Negri.
Meadows can't escape the position. #T3#
De Negri controls the action.#SUB#
De Negri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Negri controls the position.#SUB#
Meadows showing good submission defense here.
Meadows tries to escape the position. #SUB#
De Negri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Meadows has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Meadows's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Meadows rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Negri working over Meadows with some ground and pound. Meadows looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Negri is nestled in close to Meadows, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
De Negri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meadows sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Meadows is defending against the submission attempts here by De Negri.
Meadows won't allow De Negri to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Meadows thows a body kick. De Negri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Negri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meadows can do to turn this around?
Meadows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Negri throws a leg kick but Meadows sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Meadows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Negri, pushing him back against the cage.
De Negri slows down the pace here.
Meadows tries to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling the position.
De Negri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meadows wants to get back to striking at distance but De Negri won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri has a couple of punches blocked by Meadows.
Meadows looking for a takedown.
Meadows throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
De Negri tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Negri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Negri has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Negri goes for a takedown attempt but Meadows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
De Negri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meadows wants to stand but De Negri is controlling the position.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Meadows looking for subs off his back but De Negri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Meadows is looking to get back to is feet but De Negri passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri controlling the position from side mount.
De Negri working away.#SUB#
De Negri is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Meadows is trying to escape and De Negri transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Meadows is forced to tap! Nice work there by De Negri! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 8     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Gleeson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Negri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gleeson throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Negri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gleeson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Gleeson scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Gleeson tries to sprawl but De Negri drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
De Negri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gleeson wants to sweep but De Negri has passed to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Negri slows the pace down. #T1##SUB2#
De Negri has hold of Gleeson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gleeson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Negri cranks the arm and Gleeson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gleeson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 6     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Alvarado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Alvarado tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Negri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Negri controlling the position.#SUB2#
De Negri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Negri pulls Alvarado in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarado from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Negri's guard.
Alvarado trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Negri managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarado taking a breather. #BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarado throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and De Negri counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvarado tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2##SUB2#
De Negri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Alvarado do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarado tries to escape the position.
De Negri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alvarado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarado tries to escape but De Negri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
De Negri is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alvarado. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Alvarado trying to control the action but De Negri just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarado is trying to get back to his feet but De Negri has full control of the position and if anything, Alvarado has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Alvarado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Negri's arms.
Can Alvarado hold on?! De Negri is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Alvarado tries to escape but De Negri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
De Negri is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alvarado taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from De Negri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 5     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
De Negri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Negri sprawls and moves away.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergeant just misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri throws a nice looking combination but Sergeant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergeant drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Negri sprawls and moves away.
De Negri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
De Negri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sergeant to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
De Negri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sergeant passes into side control.
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.
Sergeant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sergeant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Sergeant scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on De Negri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Negri tries to buck Sergeant off but Sergeant is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sergeant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sergeant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sergeant passes to side control.
De Negri struggling a bit here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Negri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sergeant staying calm.
De Negri prevents Sergeant from improving position.
De Negri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sergeant working De Negri over with strikes. #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.
Sergeant prevents De Negri from improving his position.
Sergeant is taking a breather. De Negri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Negri is trying to stand up here but Sergeant is controlling him well.
De Negri missing with punches from the bottom.
De Negri tries to kick Sergeant off but Sergeant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Sergeant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Negri leaves Sergeant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Negri swings for the body but Sergeant moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Negri tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan Sergeant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Sergeant scores with a takedown into De Negri's guard.
De Negri wants to sweep but no luck.
Sergeant stays in close to De Negri's body and controls the position.
De Negri managing to control the position.
Sergeant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Negri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sergeant is aware though and is defending well.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully. #T1#
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Negri trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
Sergeant content to stall in guard here.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sergeant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
De Negri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
De Negri trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sergeant manages to pass to mount!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
De Negri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
De Negri wants to control but Sergeant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Negri wants to stand back up but Sergeant manages to pass into side control.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
De Negri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sergeant off and has taken his back!
Sergeant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
Sergeant is trying to break free.
Sergeant wants to control his opponent's hands but De Negri gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
De Negri throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
De Negri doesn't have the hooks in and Sergeant manages to turn into his guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
De Negri wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Negri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sergeant is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sergeant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Negri darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Sergeant counters with a shoot takedown. De Negri fights it but they end up in guard.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
De Negri has control of Sergeant's left arm, preventing Sergeant from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sergeant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Sergeant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Negri was covering up waiting for the punch and Sergeant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sergeant stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Negri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sergeant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
De Negri wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant is pulling down on De Negri's head. It's preventing any offense from De Negri, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sergeant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Negri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sergeant is pulling down on De Negri's head. It's preventing any offense from De Negri, at least for the moment.#T3#
De Negri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sergeant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sergeant continues to stall.
Sergeant controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Negri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergeant's waist but Sergeant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Negri off to one side.
De Negri throws a nice looking combination but Sergeant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sergeant lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
De Negri pushes Sergeant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Negri tries to clinch but Sergeant moves away #TD#
and Sergeant counters with a shoot takedown. De Negri fights it but they end up in guard.
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
De Negri is looking for a triangle but Sergeant pushes his legs off easily.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri looking to control.
Pietro De Negri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Sergeant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Sergeant drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Negri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Negri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Negri! #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Sergeant.
Well Sergeant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sergeant!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 3     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Bison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Negri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Negri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Negri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bison dips to his left and cracks De Negri with an uppercut!
Bison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Negri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bison throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bison fakes the leg kick and cracks De Negri in the body.
Bison throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for De Negri with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Bison moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Negri.
De Negri is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Nice elbow from Bison.
De Negri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Negri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Negri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Negri managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Bison won't allow it.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
Bison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Negri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
De Negri breaks from the clinch. #T2#
De Negri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bison scores with a leg kick.
Bison thuds his shin into the meat of De Negri's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri takes a swing at Bison's ribcage but misses.
De Negri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Negri closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. De Negri pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from De Negri.
Bison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Negri.
De Negri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bison is fending him off so far but De Negri persists. Nope, Bison circles away and we're back to standing.
Bison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Negri takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3##TD2#
De Negri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Negri lands in his opponent's guard.
Bison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri stays in close to Bison's body and controls the position.
De Negri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Negri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bison working for submissions but it's allowed De Negri to get to half guard.
De Negri uses his free foot to push down on Bison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bison. #T4#
De Negri controlling from mount.
De Negri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Negri landing strikes from the mount and Bison is in trouble!
Bison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Negri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Negri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Negri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Negri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Bison moves into the clinch.
Bison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Negri avoids it.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bison throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison scores with a head kick.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Bison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
Bison moves in looking to clinch but De Negri pushes him off.
Bison scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Bison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Negri.
Bison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bison rushes De Negri and presses him up against the cage.
Bison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Negri.
De Negri wants to break free but Bison has control.
De Negri taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Negri's brow.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Bison manages to get underhooks.
Bison stalling in the clinch but De Negri improves position.
De Negri can't break the clinch.
De Negri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
De Negri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Negri's defenses.
Bison misses with an elbow over the top.
Bison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
De Negri swings wildly with an uppercut but Bison uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Negri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Negri managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
Tony Bison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Negri blocks an elbow strike from Bison.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Negri's brow.
De Negri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
De Negri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison holding on.
Bison tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
De Negri tries for a kimura but Bison is defending well.
Bison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Negri on the ground.
De Negri moves into full mount!
De Negri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bison is squirming around, avoiding De Negri's attempts to control the action. #T4#
De Negri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bison moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pietro De Negri has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Negri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Negri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
De Negri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Negri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bison dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
De Negri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Bison.
Bison feints and then cracks De Negri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Negri down.
Bison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Bison shows good takedown defense.
Bison tries to counter by clinching up but De Negri breaks away and moves out of range.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Negri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knees to the body from Bison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Negri's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Negri's defenses.
Bison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bison lands a nice elbow. #T1#
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Bison has him pressed against the cage.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but De Negri avoids the damage to the body.
Bison missing with knees to the body.
De Negri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bison has him pressed against the cage.
De Negri misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bison prevents it.
De Negri has had enough of the clinch but Bison keeps him there for the moment.
Bison avoiding damage as De Negri throws knees to the body. #TD2#
De Negri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bison regains guard immediately.
Bison looking for a sweep. Not yet Bison, not yet.
De Negri won't allow Bison to get back to his feet. #T2#
Bison looking for a sweep. Not yet Bison, not yet. #SU2#
De Negri stands and steps away. Bison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bison but Bison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Negri wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.
De Negri closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. De Negri pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bison connects with an inside leg kick.
Bison slaps away a takedown attempt from De Negri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bison fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Negri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Negri is defended easily by Bison.#T3#
Bison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bison sizes up De Negri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Negri fails with a takedown attempt.
Bison throws a leg kick which misses De Negri's front leg but catches the back leg as De Negri tries to avoid it. #CL#
De Negri tries to keep at a distance but Bison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Negri's defenses.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bison to keep the fight standing.
De Negri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bison smiles and moves away.
Bison wants to clinch.
Tony Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Bison scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Bison closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bison, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bison!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1##CL#
De Negri clinches. #TD#
De Negri drags the fight down to the ground.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe trying to control but De Negri is working from the bottom.
De Negri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
De Negri kicks Redcliffe off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Negri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Redcliffe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Negri defends well and Redcliffe ends up having to push De Negri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Negri tries to clinch up.#T1#
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Redcliffe. #CUT2#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Negri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Negri throws a big counter combination but Redcliffe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
De Negri rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
De Negri misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Redcliffe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcliffe avoiding damage as De Negri throws knees to the body. #BC#
De Negri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Negri shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed De Negri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Negri tries for a takedown but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but De Negri is avoiding it.
It looked like De Negri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
De Negri moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches up with De Negri, looking for a takedown. Redcliffe pushes De Negri against the cage but De Negri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pietro De Negri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Redcliffe shoots in but De Negri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Negri swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Negri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
De Negri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but De Negri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
De Negri takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
De Negri breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but De Negri is having none of it. #T3#
No luck for De Negri with that takedown attempt.
De Negri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redcliffe.
De Negri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Negri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
De Negri throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Negri as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Negri as he avoids it easily. #T4#
De Negri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Negri slaps away a takedown attempt from Redcliffe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Negri slaps away a takedown attempt from Redcliffe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Negri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and moves away.#CL#
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
De Negri tightens his grip and picks Redcliffe up, before dumping him to the ground. Redcliffe manages to land in guard.
De Negri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redcliffe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Negri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Redcliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Negri defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro De Negri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Negri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Negri off to one side.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Negri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Negri sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! De Negri avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Redcliffe gets tackled into the cage by De Negri. De Negri maintains the clinch.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redcliffe wants to break free but De Negri has control. #TD#
De Negri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redcliffe keeping hold of De Negri's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
De Negri stands up and beckons Redcliffe to join him on the feet. #T1#
Redcliffe dives in and grabs De Negri's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Negri pushes down on Redcliffe's head and hops out.#CL2#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged De Negri in a clinch.
De Negri trying to land knees to the body.
Redcliffe pushes De Negri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
De Negri jumps guard.
Redcliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Negri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but De Negri is keeping the position.
De Negri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri controlling the position.
De Negri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Redcliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Negri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Negri controlling Redcliffe's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Redcliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Negri is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redcliffe dives in and grabs De Negri's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Negri pushes down on Redcliffe's head and hops out.
De Negri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Negri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redcliffe can do to turn this around?#CL#
De Negri forces Redcliffe back against the cage and clinches.
De Negri content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Negri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redcliffe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but De Negri is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from De Negri.
Redcliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
De Negri avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
De Negri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe shoots in and drives through. De Negri sprawls well.#T4#
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from De Negri. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
Redcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Negri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Negri swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
De Negri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe fails to pull guard.
Redcliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Negri walks away with a smile on his face. Redcliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Negri fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
De Negri instigates a clinch.
De Negri has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Negri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
De Negri throws the kick towards the body but Redcliffe avoids it.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Negri's sensitive parts.
De Negri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - De Negri circles away.
De Negri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Negri.
De Negri misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe throws a series of strikes that have De Negri backpedaling. #T1#
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Negri as he jumps to the side.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into De Negri's ribs.
De Negri shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed De Negri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Negri has his takedown stuffed
and Redcliffe counters with a head kick.
Redcliffe goes for a double leg but De Negri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Negri continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Negri swivels and escapes.
Pietro De Negri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redcliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri closes the distance and clinches up with Redcliffe, looking for a takedown. De Negri pushes Redcliffe against the cage but Redcliffe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##TD#
De Negri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Negri is in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redcliffe being controlled here, momentarily.
De Negri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Redcliffe for as long as he can get away with.
De Negri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
De Negri scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Negri pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
De Negri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redcliffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Negri.
De Negri uses his free foot to push down on Redcliffe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redcliffe. #T4#
De Negri scoring with strikes but Redcliffe is staying in there.
Redcliffe tries to hold on but De Negri postures up.
De Negri dominating with strikes here.
De Negri working Redcliffe over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redcliffe is bucking up trying to escape but De Negri cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro De Negri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Negri 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from De Negri.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
De Negri drives through with a takedown into Gleeson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
De Negri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Negri throws a leg kick
and Gleeson counters with an inside leg kick.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As De Negri backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gleeson.
No luck for De Negri with that takedown attempt.
Gleeson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Negri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gleeson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gleeson throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gleeson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
De Negri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gleeson.
Gleeson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Negri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gleeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Negri.#CL2#
De Negri takes the fight into the clinch.
Gleeson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Negri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gleeson being controlled against the cage.
Gleeson tries to break free but De Negri pushes him back against the cage.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.#T2#
Gleeson wants to break free but De Negri has control.
De Negri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gleeson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
De Negri decides to pull guard. #ES2#
De Negri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gleeson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson takes a swing at De Negri's ribcage but misses.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Negri. That did some damage!
Gleeson throws a leg kick which misses De Negri's front leg but catches the back leg as De Negri tries to avoid it.
Gleeson stuffs the takedown.
Gleeson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
De Negri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gleeson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Negri connects with a couple of short punches.
Gleeson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Negri on the ground.#T3#
De Negri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Negri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gleeson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
De Negri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Negri slips nicely into half guard.
De Negri trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Negri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Negri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gleeson!
De Negri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Negri looking to finish Gleeson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gleeson!
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 Ross Gleeson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gleeson lands a nice looking body kick.
De Negri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Gleeson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri. #CL2#
De Negri forces Gleeson back against the cage and clinches.
Gleeson is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Gleeson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
De Negri gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
De Negri is trying for a kimura here. Gleeson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Negri wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pietro De Negri!

 

Event: AFC Resurrection     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Redcliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Negri counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
De Negri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Redcliffe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redcliffe tries to get out of the position.
De Negri throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Negri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Redcliffe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redcliffe tries to bench press De Negri off him but De Negri keeps the position.
De Negri controls the position from side control.
De Negri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
De Negri has hold of Redcliffe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Redcliffe seems comfortable defending it but De Negri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Redcliffe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Redcliffe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Negri couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pietro De Negri!

 

 
 
 
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