Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 36 Kleinschmidt v Barnes 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Fodetudo rushes Fidnhasieunch and presses him up against the cage.
Fidnhasieunch wants to take the fight to the mat but Fodetudo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Fodetudo.
A nice left hand lands by Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidnhasieunch stalling in the clinch but Fodetudo improves position.
Fidnhasieunch is working for takedown but Fodetudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo lands with a light punch inside.
Fodetudo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Fodetudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a takedown.
Fodetudo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fidnhasieunch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Fodetudo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fidnhasieunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fidnhasieunch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fidnhasieunch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fidnhasieunch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fodetudo is controlling Fidnhasieunch's posture.
Fidnhasieunch pushing down on Fodetudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fidnhasieunch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fidnhasieunch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodetudo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Fidnhasieunch is controlling well.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Fodetudo is trying to maintain the position but Fidnhasieunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fodetudo is looking to control Fidnhasieunch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fodetudo avoid being mounted?
Fidnhasieunch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fidnhasieunch working over Fodetudo with some ground and pound. Fodetudo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fodetudo is holding on to half guard well.
Fidnhasieunch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fodetudo's head.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fodetudo taking some punishment here, with Fidnhasieunch in his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch is nestled in close to Fodetudo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Fodetudo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fodetudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fidnhasieunch is working away from the top position though.
Fodetudo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fodetudo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Fodetudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fidnhasieunch cracks Fodetudo with a solid left hand.
Fodetudo is looking to sweep but instead, Fidnhasieunch has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Fodetudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fodetudo wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fodetudo has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fodetudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fidnhasieunch connects with a nice short shot to Fodetudo's temple.
Fidnhasieunch trying to mount his opponent but Fodetudo defends it.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control. Fodetudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 William Fidnhasieunch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fidnhasieunch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Fodetudo is keeping him busy.
Fodetudo tries to bench press Fidnhasieunch off him but Fidnhasieunch keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fodetudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Check out the look on Fidnhasieunch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fodetudo struggling a bit here.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep.
Fodetudo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Fodetudo is keeping him busy.
Fodetudo is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Fodetudo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fidnhasieunch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fodetudo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Fodetudo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fidnhasieunch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fidnhasieunch lands with some strikes.
Fodetudo tries to hold on but Fidnhasieunch pushes him away.
Fidnhasieunch unloading with bombs!
Fidnhasieunch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fidnhasieunch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot there that rocks Fodetudo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fodetudo looks a forlorn figure.
Fidnhasieunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fidnhasieunch with shots to the head and body - Fodetudo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fodetudo tries to hold on but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Fidnhasieunch lands a heavy elbow.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fodetudo can do to turn this around?
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes but Fodetudo is staying in there.
Fodetudo working to try and regain half guard.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches. #T2#
Fidnhasieunch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fodetudo is working to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes from the mount and Fodetudo is in trouble!
Fodetudo is trying to escape the mount.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fodetudo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fidnhasieunch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches.
Fidnhasieunch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fidnhasieunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fodetudo tries to reverse the position but Fidnhasieunch maintains control.
Fodetudo is bucking up trying to escape but Fidnhasieunch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a nice shot to the head.
Fodetudo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position but Fidnhasieunch isn't that keen on the idea.
Fidnhasieunch avoids the attempt from Fodetudo to control.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fodetudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fodetudo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Fidnhasieunch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Fodetudo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fodetudo is trying desperately to improve position.
Fidnhasieunch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fodetudo's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fidnhasieunch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fodetudo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Fodetudo tries to lock up and control but Fidnhasieunch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Fodetudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Fodetudo is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch landing punches.
Fodetudo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fodetudo wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fodetudo working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fidnhasieunch with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Fodetudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fidnhasieunch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fidnhasieunch fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fodetudo closes the distance and clinches.
Fidnhasieunch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fodetudo pushes Fidnhasieunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fidnhasieunch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fodetudo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fodetudo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fidnhasieunch backwards.
Fidnhasieunch has Fodetudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fodetudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. 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.
Fidnhasieunch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fodetudo walks away with a smile on his face. Fidnhasieunch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull guard. #T1#
Fidnhasieunch can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fodetudo.
Fidnhasieunch jumps guard but Fodetudo stands there with Fidnhasieunch around his waist. Fidnhasieunch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fidnhasieunch trying to land knees to the body.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pull guard but Fodetudo holds him up against the cage and eventually Fidnhasieunch drops back down to his feet.
Fodetudo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fidnhasieunch's efforts to push away.
Fidnhasieunch wants to take the fight to the mat but Fodetudo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fidnhasieunch tries to pull guard but Fodetudo won't allow it.
Fodetudo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fidnhasieunch fails to pull guard.
Fidnhasieunch slowing the pace effectively.
Fidnhasieunch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fodetudo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Fodetudo has closed the distance and engaged Fidnhasieunch in a clinch. #TD#
Fidnhasieunch pulls Fodetudo into guard. #T3##SUB#
Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fidnhasieunch is looking for a triangle but Fodetudo pushes his legs off easily.
Fodetudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fidnhasieunch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fodetudo with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fodetudo controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fidnhasieunch is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fodetudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fidnhasieunch tries to free his leg and advance position but Fodetudo is retaining full guard.
Fodetudo wants to sweep here but Fidnhasieunch controlling him for the moment.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Fidnhasieunch's head to control his posture.
Fidnhasieunch is working Fodetudo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Fidnhasieunch stands up over Fodetudo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Fidnhasieunch's head. It's preventing any offense from Fidnhasieunch, at least for the moment.
Fodetudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fidnhasieunch is proving a slippery customer.
Fodetudo pulls Fidnhasieunch in close to his closed guard and prevents Fidnhasieunch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xiquinho Fodetudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep.
Fodetudo wants to control the position but Fidnhasieunch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fodetudo is controlling Fidnhasieunch's trapped leg to prevent Fidnhasieunch from advancing to side control.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
William Fidnhasieunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fodetudo actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xiquinho Fodetudo.
I think Fidnhasieunch 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fidnhasieunch!

Event: TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodetudo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Fodetudo's head but Fodetudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bush gets tackled into the cage by Fodetudo. Fodetudo maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bush wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Fodetudo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fodetudo. #T1#
Bush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bush working hard to break the clinch.
Fodetudo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fodetudo keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fodetudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #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.
Fodetudo pushes Bush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fodetudo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fodetudo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bush misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Fodetudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Fodetudo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fodetudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Fodetudo is working Bush over against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodetudo can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Bush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fodetudo has him pressed against the cage.
Fodetudo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodetudo is working for takedown but Bush is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Bush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Bush there.
Fodetudo slips under a jab from Bush.
Bush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fodetudo in his tracks.
Bush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fodetudo under the eye.
Bush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fodetudos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fodetudo throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bush avoids the body shot from Fodetudo.
Dulles Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fodetudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Dulles Bush 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#
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fodetudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Bush is looking to counter punch.
Bush is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fodetudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Fodetudo saw that one coming.
Fodetudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dulles Bush is winning the standup battle so far.
Fodetudo defending well as Bush loads up on a big left hand.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fodetudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fodetudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Fodetudo slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bush there.
Bush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
Fodetudo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Fodetudo moves into the clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Fodetudo.
Bush drops his hands momentarily and Fodetudo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bush lands a jab.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Fodetudo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fodetudo can do to turn this around?
Bush misses with an uppercut.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Fodetudo moved out of range nicely.
Bush misses with a looping right.
Bush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bush misses the jab.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodetudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bush circles away.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodetudo slips a jab from Bush.
A little jabbing left from Fodetudo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fodetudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
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!
Fodetudo takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Fodetudo tries to clinch up but Bush circles away and keeps his distance.
Fodetudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush misses with a straight right.
Fodetudo tries to clinch there but Bush circles away.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush throws a shot from downtown. Fodetudo moves away and avoids it.
Fodetudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fodetudo.
Bush misses with a hook
and Fodetudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fodetudo moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Fodetudo ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Fodetudo moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Fodetudo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fodetudo misses with a straight left. #T3#
Fodetudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Fodetudo is out of range.
Fodetudo moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Fodetudo moves away from the strike by Bush.
Fodetudo staying out of range there.
Fodetudo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Fodetudo's head but Fodetudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fodetudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodetudo tries to clinch there but Bush circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fodetudo keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bush working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC#
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fodetudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Fodetudo saw that one coming.
Fodetudo sizes up Bush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Fodetudo slips the punch.
Fodetudo is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bush throws a hook but Fodetudo avoids it easily.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Fodetudo slips the punch.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Fodetudo's head but Fodetudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fodetudo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodetudo is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush misses with an uppercut
and Fodetudo counters with a nice body shot.
Bush scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bush looks to land a left hand but Fodetudo moved out of range nicely.
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fodetudo is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Fodetudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bush circles away.
Bush misses with a straight right.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Fodetudo.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Fodetudo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Fodetudo ducks down to avoid it.
Fodetudo ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fodetudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fodetudo pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Fodetudo won't allow it.
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Bush working hard to break the clinch.
Fodetudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fodetudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush tries to break free but Fodetudo pushes him back against the cage.
Bush is trying to break free.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Fodetudo won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush throws the left hand but Fodetudo avoids the punch easily.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fodetudo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fodetudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Bush coming out on top.
Fodetudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Fodetudo slips a straight right by Bush.
Fodetudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fodetudo throws out a counter right but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush throws out a loose jab but Fodetudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fodetudo lands a jab.
Fodetudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.#T3#
Fodetudo moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Fodetudo slips a jab from Bush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fodetudo! But no joy.
Fodetudo tries to clinch there but Bush circles away.
Bush misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Fodetudo moves into the clinch.
Bush wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Bush prevents a body shot from Fodetudo.
Bush tries to circle away but Fodetudo has him pinned against the cage.
Bush blocks a body shot from Fodetudo. #T4#
Bush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fodetudo has him pressed against the cage.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Fodetudo keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fodetudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bush after a bit of a struggle.
Fodetudo keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush'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.
#R4#
Fodetudo is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Fodetudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Fodetudo.
Bush throws a hook but Fodetudo avoids it easily.
Fodetudo misses with a straight right.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Fodetudo slips the punch.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Fodetudo moved out of range nicely.
Bush swats away the attempt to clinch by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Fodetudo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bush throws the left hand but Fodetudo avoids the punch easily.
Fodetudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fodetudo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Fodetudo ducks down to avoid it.
Bush shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.
Fodetudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fodetudo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Fodetudo slips a jab from Bush.
Bush misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Fodetudo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Fodetudo pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Bush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fodetudo goes for a takedown attempt but Bush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Bush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fodetudo in his tracks.
Fodetudo lands a jab to the head.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Fodetudo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Fodetudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush misses with a left hand
and Fodetudo counters with a left to the body.
Bush throws a big shot that misses.
Fodetudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush misses with an uppercut
and Fodetudo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fodetudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fodetudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush scores with the left hand. Fodetudo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Fodetudo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Bush blocks an uppercut.
Bush is trying to force a seperation but Fodetudo has the dominant position.
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bush blocks an uppercut.
Bush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xiquinho Fodetudo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Fodetudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fodetudo tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fodetudo goes for a takedown attempt but Bush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush had his way with Xiquinho Fodetudo in that round.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Bush throws a right hand that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush misses with a hook.#CL2#
Fodetudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bush prevents a body shot from Fodetudo.
Bush blocks a body shot from Fodetudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fodetudo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Bush breaks from the clinch.
Fodetudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fodetudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Fodetudo ducks down to avoid it.
Bush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodetudo slips a jab from Bush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fodetudo. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fodetudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fodetudo slips under a jab.
Fodetudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Fodetudo's head but Fodetudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fodetudo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Fodetudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fodetudo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bush prevents it. #T2#
Bush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fodetudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Bush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bush wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Fodetudo tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Fodetudo gets a clinch.
Fodetudo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
Fodetudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Fodetudo ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Fodetudo slips a jab from Bush.
Bush cracks Fodetudo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fodetudo lands a slapping body shot.
Fodetudo blocks a jab.
Bush throws a jab when Fodetudo was well out of range.
Bush tests Fodetudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fodetudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fodetudo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fodetudo blocks a jab.
Bush misses with a hook.
Xiquinho Fodetudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fodetudo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fodetudo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fodetudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fodetudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush with a nice cross.
Fodetudo misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Fodetudo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dulles Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bush, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1#
Fodetudo misses with a wild combination.
Xiquinho Fodetudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fodetudo connects with a right hand. Darski shakes it off.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodetudo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Darski misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Fodetudo counters by moving into the clinch.
Darski lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Darski manages to break the clinch.
Fodetudo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Darski moved out of range nicely.
Darski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fodetudo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Darski ducks right into an uppercut from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo cracks Darski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fodetudo throws out a loose jab but Darski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodetudo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fodetudo punishes Darski's body with a nice straight punch.
Fodetudo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fodetudo loads up on a big right hand but Darski slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Darski misses.
Fodetudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darski.
Darski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a body shot.
Darski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Darski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
A short uppercut from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darski lands a body punch.
Fodetudo misses with a body punch.
Fodetudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Darski controls his hands.
Fodetudo misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fodetudo. #T3#
Fodetudo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fodetudo misses with a body punch.
Fodetudo blocks a body shot from Darski.
A short left from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darski backwards.
Darski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Darski avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Fodetudo misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Darski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fodetudo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darskis head.
Fodetudo misses with a punch to the body.
Fodetudo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fodetudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fodetudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fodetudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fodetudo misses with some punches.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodetudo lands a body shot.
Darski tries to break the clinch but Fodetudo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Fodetudo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darski doesn't seem phased though.
Fodetudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darski.
Fodetudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darski scores with a jab. Fodetudo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fodetudo misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo lands with a right hand. #CL#
Fodetudo rushes Darski and presses him up against the cage.
Darski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fodetudo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darski.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Fodetudo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Darski avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fodetudo.#BC2#
Darski manages to break the clinch.
Darski throws a hook but Fodetudo blocks it.
Fodetudo looks to land a combination but Darski avoids it well.
Fodetudo is looking to clinch.
Darski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fodetudo with a nice cross.
Darski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a two punch combination.
Darski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Fodetudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darski defending well as Fodetudo loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fodetudo with a jab.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Darski moved out of range nicely.
Fodetudo scores with a nice right hand.
Fodetudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darski's head.
Fodetudo throws a series of punches but Darski moves out of range.
A nice side step and Darski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darski slips a straight right by Fodetudo.
Darski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo avoids the body shot from Darski.
Darski staying out of range there.
Darski swinging wildly here.
Fodetudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darski can do to turn this around?
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Darski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiquinho Fodetudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Fodetudo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fodetudo misses with a wild body shot.
Darski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fodetudo misses with a hook
letting Darski counter with a right hand.
Fodetudo throws an off balance right hand
and Darski counters with a nice uppercut.
Darski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fodetudo's head backwards.
Darski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fodetudo tries to clinch there but Darski circles away.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Darski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fodetudo moves away.
Fodetudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fodetudo walks into a jab.
Fodetudo lands a nice hook to Darski's body. Darski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fodetudo throws a jab when Darski was well out of range.
Fodetudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fodetudo takes a swing at Darski's ribcage but misses.
Darski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fodetudo misses with a left hand
and Darski counters with a nice uppercut.
Fodetudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darski with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fodetudo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fodetudo pushes Darski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fodetudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fodetudo lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fodetudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fodetudo has a couple of punches blocked by Darski.
Fodetudo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fodetudo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fodetudo scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Fodetudo. #BC2#
Darski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fodetudo misses its intended target.
It seemed like Darski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fodetudo swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Darski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Fodetudo instigates a clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fodetudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darski blocks an uppercut.
Darski has had enough of the clinch but Fodetudo keeps him there for the moment.
Darski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Fodetudo.
Fodetudo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darski's efforts to push away.
Fodetudo has a couple of punches blocked by Darski.
Fodetudo throws a head punch that misses.
Darski blocks an uppercut.
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Darski blocks a body shot from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Darski controls his hands.
Darski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Darski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fodetudo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fodetudo. #T3#
Darski wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Darski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fodetudo.
Darski blocks a body shot from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo lands a right hand.
Fodetudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fodetudo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Darski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fodetudo digs a right hand into Darski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darski's gas tank.
Darski blocking some punches.
Darski misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fodetudo works on Darski's body with a couple of short punches.
Chuck Darski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fodetudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darski's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xiquinho Fodetudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fodetudo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
After winning the bout, Xiquinho Fodetudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Fodetudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutalimov in his tracks.
Mutalimov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fodetudo 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.
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is looking to control Fodetudo's arms but Fodetudo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mutalimov has his back to the cage.
Mutalimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fodetudo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws an elbow that misses.
Mutalimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fodetudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov tries to clinch but Fodetudo moves out of range.
Mutalimov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Mutalimov is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fodetudo has cracked Mutalimov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fodetudo lands another huge swinging hook and Mutalimov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mutalimov, before Fodetudo can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xiquinho Fodetudo!
An out of breath Xiquinho Fodetudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Fodetudo throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris works the jab nicely.
Fodetudo throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Fodetudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Fodetudo looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Fodetudo just gets out of the way.
A big left from Norris misses.
Norris throws a jab when Fodetudo was well out of range.
Fodetudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fodetudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fodetudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Fodetudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Fodetudo's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fodetudo misses.
Norris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fodetudo.
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!
Fodetudo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fodetudo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fodetudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fodetudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fodetudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fodetudo throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Fodetudo circles away.
Fodetudo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Fodetudo's head.
Norris tries to move into range but Fodetudo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris tries to move into range but Fodetudo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Fodetudo.
Norris slips a straight right by Fodetudo.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Fodetudo.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
Fodetudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Fodetudo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodetudo slips under a jab.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Fodetudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Fodetudo looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Fodetudo just gets out of the way.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris defending well as Fodetudo loads up on a big left hand.
Norris attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Fodetudo finds it's way through Norris's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Fodetudo.
Norris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fodetudo takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris misses with the combination.
Xiquinho Fodetudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris defending well as Fodetudo loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Fodetudo swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Fodetudo misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Fodetudo misses the jab.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris blocks a jab.
Fodetudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fodetudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fodetudo is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Fodetudo misses.
Norris slips a straight right by Fodetudo.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Fodetudo misses with a hook.#T4#
Nice jab there from Fodetudo.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fodetudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fodetudo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Norris feinted with a counter takedown.
Norris slips under a jab from Fodetudo.
Sloppy strikes from Norris. Those never looked like landing.
Fodetudo lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fodetudo scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fodetudo throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fodetudo throws out the jab.
Fodetudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Fodetudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodetudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fodetudo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris is looking for a counter combo.
Fodetudo misses with an uppercut
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Fodetudo backing up. Fodetudo nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Fodetudo had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris moves out of range as Fodetudo strikes.
Norris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fodetudo sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Fodetudo.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a straight right.
Fodetudo throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a right hand that Fodetudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fodetudo also avoids with ease.
Fodetudo throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Fodetudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fodetudo misses.
Fodetudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Norris slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Norris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fodetudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fodetudo sprawls and moves away.
Fodetudo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fodetudo throws a big shot that misses.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fodetudo.
The fighters circling - Fodetudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aponivi Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fodetudo misses with a left hand #TD#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fodetudo!
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Fodetudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Norris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fodetudo to his feet.
Fodetudo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
A jab from Fodetudo misses. #T2#
Fodetudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fodetudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris lands a two punch combo.
Fodetudo throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Fodetudo throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris tries to counter with a takedown but Fodetudo is quick to defend against it.
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fodetudo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Fodetudo misses with a body shot.
Fodetudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodetudo throws a shot to the body.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fodetudo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Norris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Fodetudo.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fodetudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norris thinking.
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Fodetudo misses with an uppercut.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris takes a swing at Fodetudo's ribcage but misses.
Fodetudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fodetudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Fodetudo.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fodetudo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Fodetudo misses with a straight left.
As Fodetudo tries to get set, Norris tries to push him back and clinch up but Fodetudo manages to avoid the attempt.
Fodetudo stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Fodetudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Fodetudo misses.
Norris wants to clinch.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris slips a jab from Fodetudo.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Fodetudo.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fodetudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fodetudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fodetudo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fodetudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Fodetudo swings widly with a right hand
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Fodetudo misses with a wild body shot.
Fodetudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fodetudo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fodetudo misses the shot to the body.
Fodetudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Fodetudo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norris moves away from the strike by Fodetudo.
It looked like Norris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fodetudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Norris. #T1#
Fodetudo misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiquinho Fodetudo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris takes a swing at Fodetudo's ribcage but misses.
Fodetudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a hook but Fodetudo blocks it.
A jab from Fodetudo does it's job there.
Fodetudo connects with a body shot.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris moves away from the strike by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Fodetudo looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Fodetudo misses with a straight right.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fodetudo misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodetudo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fodetudo scrambles back to his feet.
Fodetudo throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodetudo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fodetudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Fodetudo is just out of range.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris misses with a double jab.
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Norris scores with a four punch combination!
Fodetudo misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fodetudo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Fodetudo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fodetudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris looks to land a combination but Fodetudo avoids it well.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A good leg kick by Norris.
Fodetudo throws a big shot that misses.
Norris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fodetudo misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris takes a swing at Fodetudo's ribcage but misses.
Fodetudo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Aponivi Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fodetudo looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Fodetudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fodetudo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xiquinho Fodetudo.
I've got Fodetudo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
An out of breath Xiquinho Fodetudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Warne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warne misses with a takedown
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fodetudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
letting Fodetudo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo stuffs the takedown.
Warne tries to move into range but Fodetudo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Warne has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warne thinking.
Xiquinho Fodetudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Warne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fodetudo with a jab.
Warne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fodetudo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Fodetudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warne's head.
Warne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Fodetudo lands.
Warne shoots and misses
and Fodetudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fodetudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fodetudo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fodetudo connects with a jab.#T4#
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fodetudo digs a good hook to Warne's body.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Fodetudo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fodetudo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fodetudo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fodetudo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warne.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Warne misses with a jab to the body
and Fodetudo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fodetudo gets caught napping as Warne dives in and scores a takedown. Fodetudo manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Warne drops back looking for a leg! Fodetudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fodetudo manages to kick Warne off! Warne jumps back into Fodetudo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fodetudo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Warne prevents Fodetudo from getting back to his feet.
Fodetudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fodetudo is working hard here to advance position.
Fodetudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warne stands and throws Fodetudo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Warne working away.
Warne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Warne is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fodetudo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Warne gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fodetudo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Warne lets go of the hold and Fodetudo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!
An out of breath Shane Warne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC Fight Night St Pete
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Fodetudo misses.
Grove takes one to the side of the head.
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a left to the body.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Grove moved out of range nicely.
Grove shoots for a takedown but Fodetudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Fodetudo throws a shot from downtown. Grove moves away and avoids it.
Grove walks into a jab.
Grove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fodetudo.
Nice straight punches there by Fodetudo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fodetudo. Grove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fodetudo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fodetudo but Fodetudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fodetudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Sidney Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove shoots in for a takedown but Fodetudo shows good takedown defense.
Fodetudo leaves Grove with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Grove looks to clinch
and Fodetudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fodetudo defends it nicely.
Fodetudo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fodetudo catches Grove with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Grove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grove dives in for a single leg takedown but Fodetudo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grove.
It seemed like Fodetudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo with a jab.#CL#
Grove drives through and clinches with Fodetudo against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Fodetudo on the inside.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Grove avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Grove takes a shot to the head.
Grove drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fodetudo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grove misses the jab.
Fodetudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodetudo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Fodetudo.#TD#
Grove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fodetudo did well to prevent Grove getting side control.#T2#
Fodetudo tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
Fodetudo tries to kick Grove off but Grove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Grove 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grove missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fodetudo trying to control here.
Grove wants to take a breather but Fodetudo is having none of it.
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Grove is looking for a kimura but Fodetudo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grove to get the leverage.
Grove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fodetudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove throwing shots but Fodetudo is blocking nicely.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grove connects with a nice short shot to Fodetudo's temple.
Grove content to control rather than advance.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position.
Fodetudo wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fodetudo gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove connects with a couple of short punches.
Grove throws a big right hand that misses.
Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fodetudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grove scoring with some ground and pound.
Grove trying to control but Fodetudo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fodetudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grove wants to pass the guard but Fodetudo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo is adopting a defensive guard.
Grove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xiquinho Fodetudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fodetudo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Grove scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grove throws an elbow but Fodetudo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sidney Grove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fodetudo can't do much from the bottom here.
Fodetudo is looking to regain half guard here but Grove keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Grove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep.
Grove trying to control the position but Fodetudo is working away.
Fodetudo tries to bench press Grove off him but Grove keeps the position. #T1#
Fodetudo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fodetudo defending well though.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
Fodetudo is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard.
Fodetudo wants to get back to full guard.
Fodetudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grove trying to mount his opponent but Fodetudo defends it.
Fodetudo trying to hold on to Grove's head to control him but Grove postures up.
Grove is pressing down on Fodetudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fodetudo is holding on for now.
Grove 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.
Fodetudo has hold of Grove's hands but Grove slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sidney Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grove's back!
Grove is keeping busy.
Fodetudo controls the action.
Grove manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fodetudo's guard. Nice work there by Grove. #T3#
Fodetudo controlling Grove's posture.
Grove chips away with some ground and pound.
Fodetudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fodetudo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fodetudo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Grove's head. It's preventing any offense from Grove, at least for the moment.
Fodetudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fodetudo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grove wants to control from the top but Fodetudo keeps moving. #T4#
Fodetudo has Grove pulled in close to control his posture.
Grove postures up in Fodetudo's guard and throws a big left but Fodetudo blocks it.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Grove postures up.
Grove scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grove throwing strikes but missing.
Grove distracts Fodetudo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
Fodetudo working a defensive guard here.
Fodetudo has momentary wrist control but Grove slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sidney Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fodetudo 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
Xiquinho Fodetudo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Farrell throws a series of punches but Fodetudo avoids them all with ease.
Fodetudo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farrell.#CL2#
Fodetudo forces Farrell back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Fodetudo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fodetudo slips a nice elbow through Farrell's hands, connecting with Farrell's forehead.
Farrell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fodetudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fodetudo working Farrell over with strikes.
Fodetudo is nestled in close to Farrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fodetudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farrell has hold of Fodetudo's hands but Fodetudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Farrell is rocked!
Fodetudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Farrell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fodetudo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo lands a big elbow - Farrell is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fodetudo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiquinho Fodetudo!
Xiquinho Fodetudo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Fodetudo sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez tries to clinch
enabling Fodetudo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez shoots in but Fodetudo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fodetudo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Fodetudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. 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.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fodetudo avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fodetudo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Fodetudo moves out of range.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Fodetudo moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Fodetudo lands a shoulder strike.
Fodetudo scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Fodetudo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Fodetudo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2##BC2#
Fodetudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fodetudo catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fodetudo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fodetudo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
Fodetudo steps in with a hook that catches Sanchez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fodetudo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sanchez looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiquinho Fodetudo!
A less than humble Xiquinho Fodetudo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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