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Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Bob lands a jab to Boretti's midsection.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Boretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bob.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob tries a quick counter leg kick but Boretti is wise to it.
Boretti throws a nice looking combination but Bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bob has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Boretti throws a head kick that Bob semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boretti's head backwards.
Boretti staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Boretti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bob.#T1#
Boretti slips a jab from Bob.
Boretti throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boretti.
Bob throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Boretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti throws a combination that misses
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
Boretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Boretti is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Bob takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Bob there.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bob misses the jab.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Bob avoided it.
Boretti looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
A low kick from Bob is predictable there
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boretti will feel that in the morning.
Bob lands with a straight right. Boretti didn't see that one coming.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Boretti cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boretti misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob tries to clinch but Boretti is having none of it.
Boretti throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Boretti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Boretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boretti scores with a head kick.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boretti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boretti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boretti 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Bob misses with the combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boretti throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti 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.
Bob catches Boretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bob is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Bob misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silent Bob will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boretti clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Bob as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bob.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
Bob tries to score with a low kick but Boretti moves his leg out of the way.
Boretti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob looks for the body kick but Boretti saw that one coming.
Bob moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boretti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bob.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob jabs at Boretti's body.
Boretti checks a low kick from Bob.#T1#
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob. #CL2#
Bob clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boretti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bob's brow. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob throws out a powerful jab.
Boretti 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.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silent Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Boretti misses
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bob. That's going to slow Boretti down. #T2#
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boretti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Bob finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Boretti tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Bob darts in and clinches Boretti up against the cage.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Boretti pushes off an throws an elbow but Bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bob blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Bob pulls Boretti into guard.
Boretti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boretti wants to stand but Bob is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bob looking to control.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Boretti from controlling successfully.
Boretti wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position. #SU#
Bob is working an open guard so Boretti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boretti's hands.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
That kick from Bob tenderised Boretti's leg. Boretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boretti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Boretti misses
and Bob counters with a low kick, right behind Boretti 's knee.
Boretti blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti 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.
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bob is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Boretti looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob lands a jab to the head.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Bob pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob. #TD2#
Bob drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Bob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boretti defends it easily.
Bob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Boretti wants to stand but Bob is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Bob has his foot on Boretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Boretti is looking to stand up but Bob won't let him.
Boretti trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bob is trying to keep Boretti in close.
Boretti tries to stand but Bob is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Boretti stands up and waves to Bob to follow him.
Boretti moves away from the strike by Bob.
A big right from Boretti misses.
Boretti misses with a two punch combination.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob works the jab nicely.#T3#
Bob bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
Bob with a hook.
Boretti cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boretti. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Boretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boretti's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a leg kick.
Boretti throws an off balance right hand
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob feints and then cracks Boretti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boretti down.
Boretti takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Boretti.
Bob scores with a hook.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Bob feints and then cracks Boretti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boretti down.
Boretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bob scores with a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!

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

 

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
A low kick from Boretti misses
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arundel sizes up Boretti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boretti wants to slow Arundel down by chopping away at his legs.
Arundel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boretti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Boretti misses with a leg kick
and Arundel counters with a good, hard body kick but Boretti shrugs it off.
Arundel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Arundel.
Arundel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Boretti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arundel moves away from the strike by Boretti.
Arundel throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arundel misses with the combination.
Boretti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arundel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arundel.
Boretti takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Arundel lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Boretti misses
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti throws a head kick but Arundel moves out of range.
Arundel tried to counter with a leg kick but Boretti avoided it.
Boretti misses with a hook. Arundel ducked under it nicely.
Arundel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Arundel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arundel scores with a nice strike.
Boretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arundel.
Boretti misses with a combination
and Arundel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arundel. #T3#
Arundel throws a low kick but Boretti avoids it.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Arundel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boretti avoids it.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Arundel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Arundel.
Arundel just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boretti.
Arundel throws a body kick that misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Arundel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arundel.#T4#
Boretti with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Arundel.
Boretti checks a leg kick.
Jab from Boretti.
Boretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arundel.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti misses with a hook. Arundel ducked under it nicely.
Boretti is looking to land body kicks.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Arundel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Arundel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Latrobe Arundel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arundel missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Arundel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boretti.
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arundel is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Boretti connects with a right hand. Arundel shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arundel.
Good standup being displayed there by Boretti as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arundel.
Arundel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boretti.
Arundel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Latrobe Arundel is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Arundel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arundel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel catches Boretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boretti throws a right and a left that Arundel avoids nicely. #T2#
Arundel loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Arundel misses with a hook.
Arundel connects with a body shot that sends Boretti's belly button to the back.
Arundel takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Arundel looks to land a body kick but Boretti moved away.
Arundel throws the kick towards the body but Boretti avoids it.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arundel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arundel.#T3#
Boretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arundel circles away quickly and effectively.
Boretti digs a good body shot into Arundel's ribs.
Arundel lands a really nice looking cross but Boretti seems unphased.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Arundel moves out of range.
Boretti is looking to slow Arundel down with leg kicks.
Boretti throws a head kick but Arundel moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arundel.
Boretti is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Arundel misses.
Arundel connects with an inside leg kick.
Arundel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Arundel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arundel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Arundel.
Boretti misses with a left hand
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Boretti looks to throw a body kick
and Arundel counters with a nice kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arundel.
Boretti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boretti checks a low kick from Arundel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Arundel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boretti is out of range and Arundel settles back down.
Boretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arundel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arundel scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel slips under a jab from Boretti.
Arundel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boretti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arundel. That one must have hurt.
Arundel lands a jab to the head.
Arundel scores with a nice body kick.
Boretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arundel tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Arundel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
You can see that Boretti has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Arundel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Arundel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boretti is out of range and Arundel settles back down.
Arundel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arundel.
Arundel avoids the body shot from Boretti.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Arundel scores with a leg kick.
Arundel tried to score with a low kick but Boretti checks it.
The fighters circling - Arundel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arundel staying out of range there.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti tries a quick counter leg kick but Arundel is wise to it.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arundel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boretti slips under a jab from Arundel.
Arundel moves out of range of the body kick.
Arundel connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Boretti lands with a right hand.
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arundel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Arundel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arundel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Boretti walks into a left hand.
Arundel with a nice calf kick.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arundel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Arundel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arundel.
Boretti misses with a right hand
and Arundel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arundel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boretti can do to turn this around?#T4#
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Arundel drops Boretti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boretti looks back up at him and smiles so Arundel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Boretti is rocked!
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!
Boretti leaves his chin hanging out and Arundel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Boretti crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latrobe Arundel!
Our winner, Latrobe Arundel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 843 Krison vs. Peterson     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.#TD2#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Boretti's guard.

Boretti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boretti 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.
Larkin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Larkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boretti wants to stand but Larkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Boretti gets to his feet. Larkin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larkin goes for a double leg but Boretti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boretti continues to drive forward.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Boretti scores with a head kick. Larkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larkin moves in looking to clinch but Boretti pushes him off.
Larkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boretti. Boretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Boretti lands a left and a right that send Larkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Boretti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Larkin is rocked!
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!
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Larkin circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boretti. Larkin falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021
#R1#
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Boretti wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Boretti misses.
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Boretti saw it coming and moves away.
Boretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.
Tama Ginty lands a head shot.
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama Ginty thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Boretti's front leg with a kick but Boretti checks it.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty misses with a two punch combination.
Boretti throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Tama Ginty back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty is trying to force a seperation but Boretti has the dominant position.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Tama Ginty.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land. #T1#
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti working aggressively here. #BC#
Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch.
Boretti throws out a leg kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range and Boretti only half commits.
Boretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Boretti instigates a clinch.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike.
Tama Ginty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land. #BC#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Tama Ginty didn't see that one coming.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty backing away here, and Boretti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boretti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti misses with a hook.
Boretti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Boretti is out of range.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boretti tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
Boretti throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tama Ginty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boretti. Boretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Boretti takes one to the chin there.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Boretti flicks out a counter leg kick but Tama Ginty steps away.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty scores with a nice head shot.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boretti wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Boretti throws a big counter head kick but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands with an uppercut that bounces Tama Ginty off the cage and back into range.
Tama Ginty jabs Boretti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Boretti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boretti checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Boretti throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boretti just manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Boretti works the jab nicely.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice right hand.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that 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.#R2#
Tama Ginty thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Tama Ginty thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tama Ginty digs a good hook to Boretti's body.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tama Ginty counters with a left to the body.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tama Ginty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boretti just manages to avoid it.
Boretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boretti throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Boretti looks to land a body kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Boretti throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.#T1#
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Boretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Boretti tries a quick counter leg kick but Tama Ginty is wise to it.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Boretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Boretti's legs.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Boretti forces Tama Ginty back against the cage and clinches.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not.
Tama Ginty lands with a left to the head.
Tama Ginty scores with a shoulder strike.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty wants to stall. #BC#
Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty cracks a nice hook into Boretti's ribs.
Boretti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boretti looks to land a combination but Tama Ginty avoids it well.
Boretti looks to land a combination. Tama Ginty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tama Ginty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boretti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boretti is out of range and Tama Ginty settles back down.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot that sends Boretti's belly button to the back.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab.
Boretti misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Boretti misses the jab.#T3#
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Tama Ginty throws a nice looking combination but Boretti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot that sends Boretti's belly button to the back.
Boretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Tama Ginty blocks the low kick.
Boretti slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Boretti moved away.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a low kick, right behind Tama Ginty 's knee.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Boretti shakes it off.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a head shot.
Boretti needs to keep his hands up - Tama Ginty had a free shot at his head there.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boretti throws a hook but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Boretti's midsection.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boretti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boretti has time to react.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with Boretti's head.
Boretti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Boretti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Tama Ginty walks into a jab.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Boretti checks it.
Boretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Boretti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boretti tries to land a front kick but Tama Ginty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boretti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Boretti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tama Ginty. That's going to slow Boretti down.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Boretti.
Tama Ginty lands a jab.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty wants to land a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty blocks a low kick nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a nice hook to Boretti's body. Boretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boretti can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.#T3#
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boretti in his tracks.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tama Ginty's corner calls for a 1-2. Tama Ginty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Boretti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.
Boretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boretti lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Tama Ginty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boretti 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.
Tama Ginty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
Boretti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tama Ginty is able to avoid easily.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Boretti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Boretti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tama Ginty looks to land a combination. Boretti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tama Ginty lunges at Boretti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boretti's hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!

Conrad Tama Ginty thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1##CL#
Boretti darts in and clinches Terranova up against the cage.
Boretti tries to land knees in the clinch but Terranova avoids the damage to the body.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Boretti's leg. Boretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boretti tries to clinch up.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terranova blocks the body kick.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova scores with a nice strike.
Terranova has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boretti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Boretti moves forwards but Terranova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Terranova moves away and avoids it.
Boretti defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boretti slips a straight right by Terranova.
Terranova tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Boretti wants to clinch up but Terranova keeps it at a distance.
Terranova motions for Boretti to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti feints and then cracks Terranova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terranova down.
Terranova throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Terranova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terranova is trying to break the clinch but Boretti is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Terranova wants to get back to striking at distance but Boretti won't allow it.
Terranova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.#CL#
Terranova gets tackled into the cage by Boretti. Boretti maintains the clinch.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Terranova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Boretti connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti tries to clinch but Terranova moves out of range.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Boretti checks it.
Terranova lands a jab.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Boretti lands the left hand.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti slips under a jab from Terranova.
Boretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Terranova.
Terranova connects with a single shot there.
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boretti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova connects with a jab.
Boretti scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Terranova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boretti feints and then cracks Terranova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terranova down.
Terranova throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terranova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terranova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boretti misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Terranova to counter with a crisp jab.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova catches Boretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Terranova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Terranova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terranova throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Boretti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terranova is out of range.
Boretti lands a nice hook to Terranova's body. Terranova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boretti.
Boretti moves out of range as Terranova throws a body kick.
Boretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Terranova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boretti scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Boretti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova lands a nice hook to Boretti's body. Boretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti tries to work over Terranova's front leg with a kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Boretti.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terranova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terranova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Terranova scores with a jab to the head.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Terranova circles away.
Terranova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boretti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terranova's hands.#CL#
Boretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boretti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terranova's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Terranova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Boretti tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Terranova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Terranova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boretti.#T1#
Boretti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terranova if he has to take too many more of those.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boretti.
Boretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti moves in looking to clinch but Terranova pushes him off.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Terranova circles away.
Boretti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terranova throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a nice leg kick.
Terranova dips to his left and cracks Boretti with an uppercut!
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Boretti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova misses with an uppercut.
Boretti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Boretti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terranova lands with a nice combination. Boretti backs away looking to recover.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Terranova circles away.
Boretti connects with the punch.
Terranova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boretti checks it well.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Terranova looks to move away, Boretti throws a big counter combo but Terranova just gets out of the way.
Boretti wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
Terranova misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Boretti gets a clinch.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries to land knees in the clinch but Terranova avoids the damage to the body.
Terranova wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Terranova breaks from the clinch.
Terranova moves forwards but Boretti connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Boretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
Terranova misses with a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Terranova tries to keep at a distance but Boretti has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a knee to the head.
Terranova wants to break free but Boretti has control.
Terranova blocking some punches.
Terranova has had enough of the clinch but Boretti keeps him there for the moment.
Boretti pushes off an throws an elbow but Terranova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Terranova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terranova tries to circle away but Boretti has him pinned against the cage.
Boretti throws an elbow that misses.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Terranova avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Terranova blocks an uppercut.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti tries to work over Terranova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terranova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boretti has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Terranova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terranova is trying to break free.
Terranova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova is trying to break the clinch but Boretti is controlling him.
Terranova is trying to break the clinch but Boretti is controlling him.
Terranova prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Terranova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with an elbow over the top.
Boretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terranova avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Terranova manages to break the clinch.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terranova under the eye.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Terranova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terranova throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a leg kick.
Boretti takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Terranova was not able to check.
Boretti needs to keep his hands up - Terranova had a free shot at his head there.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terranova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a nice body kick.
Boretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terranova misses with an uppercut.
Terranova 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.#CL#
Boretti has Terranova up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Terranova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terranova thumps Boretti with a low kick.#T1#
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Terranova finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Terranova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Terranova circles away.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Boretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Boretti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Boretti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terranova.
Terranova scores with a nice head shot.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Terranova circles away.
Boretti slips under a jab from Terranova.
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti misses with a low kick. #T2#
Terranova takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
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!
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Boretti.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boretti.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Boretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boretti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Terranova throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Boretti tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova. #T3#
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Boretti moves out of range.
Terranova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terranova lands with a cross.
Boretti is looking to clinch but Terranova is avoiding it.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Boretti slips under a jab.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Boretti tenderised Terranova's leg. Terranova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti checks a leg kick.
Terranova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova throws a body kick that misses.
Boretti throws a big counter combination but Terranova scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Terranova misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti moves out of range as Terranova throws a body kick.
Terranova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti tries to clinch up.
Terranova fakes the leg kick and cracks Boretti in the body. #CL#
Boretti clinches. #BC2#
Terranova breaks from the clinch.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Terranova.
Boretti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terranova.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Terranova in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Terranova scores with a body shot.
Boretti with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Terranova gets tackled into the cage by Boretti. Boretti maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Terranova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terranova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boretti.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova tries to bum rush Boretti with a series of wild strikes but Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boretti feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ciro Terranova.
I think Terranova 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!

 

Event: PFC 279 Egyptian vs Arrturi     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wild to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild lands with a hook. Boretti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Boretti rushes Wild and presses him up against the cage.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands. #BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wild moves into the clinch.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
Wild tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Wild.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch.
Wild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boretti.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wild misses. #CL2#
Boretti tries to keep at a distance but Wild has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wild misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Wild's ribcage. Wild let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Boretti misses with a knee strike.
Boretti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wild blocks it with crossed arms.
Wild blocks the elbow strike.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti digs a right hand into Wild's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wild's gas tank.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wild.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wild misses with some punches. #BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch.
Boretti tries to clinch but Wild is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boretti. That's going to slow Wild down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild clobbers Boretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Wild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Wild closes the distance and clinches.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild tries to circle away but Boretti has him pinned against the cage.
Boretti is leaning against Wild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Wild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti wants to clinch but Wild slips to the side
and Wild counters with a left to the body.
Wild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Boretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards. #BC2#
Wild manages to break the clinch.
Boretti lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Boretti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti tries to clinch
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jab by Wild.
Boretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wild in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body kick from Boretti.
Boretti moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Boretti ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Boretti moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Wild tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild pushes Boretti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Wild avoiding damage as Boretti throws knees to the body.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti tries a knee to the head but Wild blocks it.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Wild.
Wild tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch.
Boretti clobbers Wild with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wild avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Boretti drops his hands momentarily and Wild takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti tries to clinch up
enabling Wild to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Wild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Boretti clobbers Wild with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wild circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti thuds his shin into the meat of Wild's side.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild lunges at Boretti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boretti's hand.
Wild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wild misses with a jab to the body
and Boretti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Wild circles away.
Wild lands with a good body shot.
Wild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boretti in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti tries to clinch up
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild needs to keep his hands up - Boretti had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from Wild.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Boretti lands.
Wild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Wild misses.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Wild avoided it.
Boretti scores with a jab. Wild acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Boretti rushes Wild and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti is working Wild over against the cage.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Wild.
Boretti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boretti gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Wild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Boretti.
Boretti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Wild misses. #T3#
Boretti looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Wild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Wild swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild throws a counter combo.
Boretti works Wild's body with a nice hook.
Boretti is looking to slow Wild down with leg kicks.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti misses with an uppercut.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wild connects with a right hand. Boretti shakes it off.#T4#
A solid body kick from Boretti.
Wild misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Boretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Wild counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Wild tries to keep at a distance but Boretti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild avoiding damage as Boretti throws knees to the body.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild avoids the elbow strike from Boretti, against the cage. #BC2#
Wild breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boretti 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 277 Rain vs Inarritu     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss misses with a wild combination.
Boretti cracks Boss with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boss's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Boretti moves out of range easily.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Boss.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Boss manages to avoid it.#T1#
Boss misses with a wild combination.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Boss throws out a leg kick but Boretti moves out of range and Boss only half commits.
Boss swinging wildly here.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti misses with a wild combination.
Boretti tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss tries to bum rush Boretti with a series of wild strikes but Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boretti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Boretti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boretti.
Boss is looking to chop away at Boretti's legs. #T2#
Boss lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss wants to land a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Boss. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Boss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss scores with a nice strike.
Boretti moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Boretti throws a counter high kick but Boss was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Boss.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Boss backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Boretti counter with a right hand.
It looks like Boretti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boretti counters with a straight that turns Boss's legs to rubber! Boretti pushes forward with more strikes and Boss goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PFC 272 Blazkov vs Rain     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Boretti misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wild with a nice calf kick.
Wild checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti works over Wild's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild avoids the head kick by Boretti.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Boretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wild was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wild blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Wild doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Wild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boretti on the side of the head.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wild's head.
A head kick by Boretti misses
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a left hand
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
Boretti throws a big counter combination but Wild scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Boretti lands a jab to the head.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wild.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti misses with a combination
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Wild throws a sloppy body shot
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wild feints a counter leg kick.
Wild tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild avoids the head kick by Boretti.
A little jabbing left from Wild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wild scores with a jab.
Boretti closes the distance but Wild moves to the side
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Boretti.
Wild looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Boretti throws a quick counter head kick but Wild was just out of range.
Boretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wild finds it's way round the side to connect with Boretti's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Wild catches Boretti right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Wild lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wild.
Boretti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wild is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Boretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Wild avoids them all with ease.
Wild connects with a body shot.
Wild goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wild misses with a double jab
and Boretti counters with a left and a right that stings Wild.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wild in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boretti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wild slips a jab from Boretti.#T1#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti takes one on the button.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wild is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Wild wants to land a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
Boretti defending well as Wild loads up on a big left hand.
Wild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boretti to score with a decent uppercut.
Boretti throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boretti.
Boretti throws a big counter combination but Wild scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Wild throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boretti misses the target.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Wild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Wild misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Boretti missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild scores with a jab.
Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Boretti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
Boretti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Boretti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wild's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wild. #T4#
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boretti blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Boretti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Boretti moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wild misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Boretti misses.
Boretti with a nice calf kick.
Wild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boretti. Boretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses
and Wild counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Wild let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.
Boretti lands a jab to the head.
Boretti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wild throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Boretti misses
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilfredo Wild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boretti looks to land a combination but Wild avoids it well.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Wild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild misses with a looping left.
Boretti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wild throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Boretti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boretti swinging wildly here.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Boretti is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wild scores with a shot to the body.
Wild bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boretti swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wild.#T4#
Boretti slips a jab from Wild.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Wild back into the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow. #BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti works Wild's body with a nice hook.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilfredo Wild.
I think Boretti 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti slips under a jab from Arundel.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arundel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boretti finds it's way round the side to connect with Arundel's head.
Arundel throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Arundel takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Boretti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arundel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arundel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Arundel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti misses with a hook
and Arundel counters with a nice body kick.
Boretti throws a combination that misses
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Arundel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arundel blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti lands a body shot.
Boretti wants to clinch but Arundel slips to the side
and Arundel counters with a thumping low kick.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arundel lands a jab to Boretti's midsection.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Arundel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arundel throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arundel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arundel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arundel cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arundel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arundel looks for the body kick but Boretti saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Arundel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a hook but Arundel avoids it easily.
Arundel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arundel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Arundel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Arundel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boretti takes one to the chin there.
Boretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
Arundel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arundel tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arundel misses with a straight left. #T4#
Arundel thows a body kick. Boretti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arundel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arundel cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arundel swings widly with a right hand
letting Boretti counter with a right hand.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Arundel moves out of range easily.
Arundel avoids a kick to the body.
Arundel checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Boretti blocks the low kick.
Boretti moves out of range as Arundel strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Latrobe Arundel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Arundel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boretti misses with a left hand
and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti is looking to score with low kicks.
Arundel feints and then cracks Boretti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boretti down.
Boretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
Arundel blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Arundel moves out of range easily.
Arundel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Arundel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arundel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
Boretti slips a jab from Arundel.#T1#
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arundel.
Boretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti moves in looking to clinch but Arundel pushes him off.
Arundel lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arundel misses with a body punch.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arundel avoids it.
Arundel swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Boretti is trying to force a seperation but Arundel has the dominant position.#BC#
Arundel breaks from the clinch.
Arundel thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti cracks Arundel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arundel scores with a shot to the body.
Arundel scores with a nice right hand.
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from Arundel.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Arundel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Boretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arundel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Arundel throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Arundel throws a shot to the body.
Boretti connects with a high kick.
Boretti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boretti defending well as Arundel loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Boretti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arundel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arundel scores with a hook to the body. Boretti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arundel.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arundel.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boretti! Arundel lets Boretti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Boretti is rocked!
Boretti lands with a kick to the temple. Arundel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boretti is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arundel delivers a nice body kick.
Boretti seems to have recovered his senses.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arundel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boretti can do to turn this around?
Arundel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Arundel throws a jab but it's blocked by Boretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arundel's head.
A punch combination from Boretti misses.
Boretti throws a right hand that misses
and Arundel counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Boretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arundel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
As Boretti backs away, Arundel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arundel punishes Boretti's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arundel. That's going to slow Boretti down.
Arundel throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Arundel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Arundel looks to throw the jab but Boretti is out of range.
Arundel throws a hook but Boretti avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boretti closes the distance but Arundel moves to the side
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD#
Arundel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boretti sprawling to the canvas! Boretti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Arundel finish him?! #ROC#Boretti is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Boretti is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arundel misses the target.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti counters with a body kick.
Boretti seems to have recovered his senses.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arundel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arundel thows a leg kick but Boretti checks it
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Arundel checks it #KD#
and Arundel counters with a head kick that drops Boretti to the mat! Boretti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Arundel is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Boretti flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Boretti is out cold! Arundel holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latrobe Arundel!
A relieved looking Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
O Reilly jabs at Boretti's body.
O Reilly works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
O Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
O Reilly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boretti scores with a one two! O Reilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
O Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boretti.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
O Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
O Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Boretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away. #T1#
O Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Boretti sprawls well. He's pushed O Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boretti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boretti throws a combination. O Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boretti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boretti throws a hook but O Reilly avoids it easily.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
O Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Boretti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Reilly.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly throws a wild body kick that Boretti sees coming a mile off.
Boretti throws a head kick that O Reilly semi-blocks.
Boretti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly is looking to slow Boretti down with leg kicks.
Boretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that O Reilly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Boretti.
Boretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Reilly scores with a body shot.
O Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti lands with an uppercut that bounces O Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and O Reilly moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Boretti tests O Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boretti has time to react.
Boretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Reilly thuds a left hand into Boretti's body.
Boretti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Reilly scores with a body shot. #T3#
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
O Reilly throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
O Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from O Reilly.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
O Reilly thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Reilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boretti throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boretti throws a hook but O Reilly blocks it.#TD2#
O Reilly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boretti sprawls well initially but O Reilly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boretti is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti wants to get back to his feet.
O Reilly missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Boretti is trying to stand.
O Reilly wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy.
Boretti tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.#ES#
Boretti kicks off O Reilly and gets to his feet.
Boretti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Reilly. #CL2#
O Reilly rushes Boretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
O Reilly stalls.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
O Reilly pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
O Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
O Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patty O Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Reilly is out of range and Boretti settles back down.
O Reilly scores with a leg kick.
O Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
O Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Reilly jabs at Boretti's body.
O Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
O Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
O Reilly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly.
Boretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Reilly can pounce on him.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Reilly.
Boretti throws a nice looking combination but O Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Reilly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
O Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Boretti shakes him off and moves away.
O Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Boretti. Those never looked like landing.
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crunch! O Reilly slams his shin into Boretti's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boretti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Reilly - the referee stops the clock and Boretti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Reilly. Boretti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
O Reilly drives through with a takedown into Boretti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boretti is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet but O Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
O Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti leaves O Reilly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boretti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti throws a right hand that O Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that O Reilly also avoids with ease.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
O Reilly connects with a right hand. Boretti shakes it off.
O Reilly tries to clinch up.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti tries to land a leg kick but O Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but O Reilly slips the punch.
O Reilly with a nice calf kick.
O Reilly scores with a jab. Boretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Boretti coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from O Reilly does it's job there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Reilly backwards.
O Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Boretti prevents a body shot from O Reilly.
O Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti tries a body shot but O Reilly blocks it.
O Reilly goes for a takedown attempt but Boretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Boretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
O Reilly thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Boretti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Boretti gets tackled into the cage by O Reilly. O Reilly maintains the clinch. #TD2#
O Reilly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boretti is trying to keep an underhook but O Reilly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
O Reilly wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
O Reilly passes to full mount!
Boretti is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
O Reilly with a couple of short strikes.#ES#
Boretti somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Reilly. Boretti shrugs it off though.
Boretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
O Reilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from O Reilly there.
Ground and pound from O Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti tries to kick O Reilly off but O Reilly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Boretti has one foot on O Reilly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
O Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Reilly 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.#T2#
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
O Reilly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boretti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, O Reilly asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
O Reilly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Reilly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boretti parries the strikes from O Reilly easily there. O Reilly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boretti to escape.
Boretti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but O Reilly is controlling him well.
O Reilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES#
Boretti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boretti moves out of range as O Reilly throws a body kick.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reilly blocks a head kick by Boretti.
O Reilly connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
O Reilly tries to clinch but Boretti moves out of range.
O Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Boretti circles away.
O Reilly dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
O Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly lands a body shot.
Boretti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
O Reilly gets a clinch. #TD2#
O Reilly manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boretti wants to stand but O Reilly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB2#
O Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
O Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boretti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boretti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boretti stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boretti wants to stand but O Reilly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Boretti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on O Reilly, up you get!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

In his post fight interview, Patty O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 261 Mfer vs Boretti     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1#
Boretti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Mfer instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a knee strike.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boretti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boretti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Boretti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mfer stalls.
Mfer trying to stall but Boretti improves his position.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Boretti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boretti looking to throw knees to the head but Mfer is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Boretti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Mfer tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Boretti manages to break the clinch.
Boretti scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Boretti throws a right hand that misses
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer lunges at Boretti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boretti's hand.
Boretti lands a slapping body shot.
Boretti throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
Mfer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.#T3#
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boretti throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Boretti misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer cracks Boretti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Boretti moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Boretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boretti looks to land a combination. Mfer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer stuns Boretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Boretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer digs a good hook to Boretti's body.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Mfer scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Boretti moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti wants to clinch but Mfer slips to the side
and Mfer counters with a nice leg kick.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body.
Boretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
Mfer lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ispa Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a leg kick
letting Boretti counter with a right hand.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer lands with a slapping head kick.
Boretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Mfer wants to clinch
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a body shot
and Boretti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer swats away the attempt to clinch by Boretti.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Boretti is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boretti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mfer tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Boretti has Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer looking to throw knees to the head but Boretti is blocking nicely.
Mfer lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Boretti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti misses the shot to the body.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Boretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Boretti.
Boretti misses the jab.
Boretti misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the head but Boretti blocks with his arms.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Boretti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boretti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti checks a leg kick nicely.
Boretti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boretti under the eye.
Boretti lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Boretti slips under a jab.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Boretti is out of range.
It looked like Boretti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Boretti thumps Mfer with a low kick.#T1#
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boretti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer scores with a jab. Boretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Boretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Boretti throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Boretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boretti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Boretti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer cracks Boretti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
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!
Mfer lands an overhand right.
Boretti misses with a hook.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Boretti misses with a combination
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mfer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boretti's knee momentarily.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Mfer lands the left hand.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Boretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Mfer has managed to clinch. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
A head kick by Boretti misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Boretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti scores with a head kick. Mfer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mfer thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Boretti is rocked!
Mfer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oh Boretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer wants to clinch but Boretti slips to the side
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Boretti clinches up against the cage.
Boretti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Boretti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Boretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Boretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boretti tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer tries a knee to the head but Boretti blocks it.
Mfer scores a nice knee to the body.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boretti.
A punch combination from Boretti misses.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Mfer lands a big uppercut and Boretti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boretti looks OK. Mfer waves Boretti back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Mfer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Boretti crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Boretti's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Mfer! Ispa Mfer retains his middleweight title!
Ispa Mfer 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: PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Boretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Boretti. #TD#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boretti is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald landing strikes.
Boretti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#T1#
McDonald cracks Boretti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boretti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boretti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald 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.
Boretti is trying to stand.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Boretti's head. #ES2#
Boretti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McDonald .
Boretti gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald .
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from McDonald .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti lands a left hand. #TD#
McDonald lands a takedown into guard.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boretti's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Boretti trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is in close to Boretti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald works over Boretti with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boretti's head.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
Boretti wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
Boretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boretti keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T4#
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Boretti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Boretti.
Boretti lands a body shot.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Boretti.#ROC2#McDonald is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald !
McDonald drops his hands momentarily. Boretti doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McDonald staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McDonald doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Cletus McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti wants to clinch.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boretti throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Boretti.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target. #T2#
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boretti throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#CL2#
Boretti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a body shot.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Boretti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Boretti finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Boretti cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boretti.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boretti.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Boretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Boretti lands a head kick! #T2#
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Boretti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boretti tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boretti.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Boretti tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boretti tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Boretti has managed to clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boretti.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Boretti forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T1#
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boretti lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Boretti darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Boretti blocking some punches.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Knox stalling.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
Knox lands a body punch.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archibald Knox.
I think Knox 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matteo Boretti!

In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Arundel cracks Boretti with a good jab.
Arundel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boretti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Arundel misses.
Arundel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boretti's sensitive parts.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boretti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arundel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Arundel misses with a looping right.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Arundel. #T1#
Arundel misses with a shot to the body
letting Boretti counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
Arundel with a hook.
Arundel takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Arundel keeps Boretti at a distance using the push kick.
Arundel misses with a looping right.
Arundel throws a front kick aimed at Boretti's knee but Boretti avoids it well.
Boretti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arundel with a body shot.#T2#
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arundel.
Latrobe Arundel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arundel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Arundel throws a good cross that connects.
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arundel scores with a nice head shot.
Arundel with a nice cross.
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!
Arundel connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Arundel scores with a nice body kick.
Arundel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arundel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boretti. Boretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Boretti's body. Boretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arundel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boretti's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Arundel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Boretti moves out of range as Arundel strikes.
Arundel misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arundel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boretti takes a step back to recover.
Arundel scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arundel throws a low kick, looking for Boretti's leg but Boretti calmly moves out of range.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boretti blocks a jab.
Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
As Arundel backs off Boretti throws a huge counter combo but Arundel manages to avoid it all.
Arundel misses with a body punch
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Boretti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Arundel has got the better of the exchanges.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Arundel just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arundel throws a lazy uppercut
and Boretti counters with a left and a right that stings Arundel. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Arundel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arundel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
Boretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arundel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boretti can do to turn this around?
Arundel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boretti throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
Arundel thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boretti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Latrobe Arundel is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Arundel looks to land a body kick but Boretti moved away.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arundel missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boretti blocks a jab.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arundel lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arundel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Arundel thuds his shin into the meat of Boretti's side.
Arundel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arundel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Arundel backs off Boretti throws a huge counter combo but Arundel manages to avoid it all.
Arundel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boretti's head.
Arundel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Arundel throws a good cross that connects.
Arundel throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
Arundel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arundel.
Arundel misses with a shot to the body
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti walks into a jab.
Arundel looks to land a body kick but Boretti moved away.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Arundel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boretti on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arundel.
Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Boretti ducks down to avoid it.
Arundel scoring well with a low kick there.
Arundel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel misses with a kick to the body.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arundel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Boretti moves away from the strike by Arundel.
Arundel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arundel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Arundel throws a hook but Boretti avoids it easily.
Boretti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arundel with a body shot.
Boretti moves out of range of the body kick.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boretti blocks a jab.#T2#
A big right from Arundel misses.
Boretti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boretti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boretti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arundel works the jab nicely.
Arundel misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti walks into a jab.
Boretti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Arundel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Arundel.
Arundel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arundel throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arundel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arundel lands an overhand right.#T4#
Arundel throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
Arundel with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Arundel.
Arundel misses with an uppercut
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arundel throws a leg kick
letting Boretti counter with a right hand.
Arundel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Arundel misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Arundel throws a jab but it's blocked by Boretti.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arundel misses with a body shot
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arundel misses with a hook to the body
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arundel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Arundel misses with a body punch
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arundel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arundel misses with a left hand
and Boretti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arundel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arundel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Arundel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
A big left from Arundel misses.
Boretti is looking for the big counter here.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Boretti's body. Boretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arundel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Boretti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boretti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arundel.#T3#
Nice jab there from Arundel.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arundel loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Boretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Arundel just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arundel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Arundel.#T4#
Arundel lands a leg kick that knocks Boretti off balance momentarily.
Arundel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arundel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arundel lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boretti moves out of range as Arundel throws a body kick.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel had his way with Matteo Boretti in that round.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arundel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boretti. That did some damage!
Arundel works the jab nicely.
Arundel swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
You can see that Boretti has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
An inside leg kick from Arundel misses.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arundel dips to his left and cracks Boretti with an uppercut!#T1#
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arundel swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Arundel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Arundel throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arundel scores with a hook.
Arundel looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arundel.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Arundel.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arundel missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Boretti shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Boretti moves out of range of the leg kick from Arundel.
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arundel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boretti scrambles back to his feet.
Arundel misses the shot to the body.
Arundel throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Arundel lands.#T4#
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arundel throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Arundel is looking to land body kicks.
Boretti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arundel throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arundel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Latrobe Arundel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arundel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latrobe Arundel!

Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title!
Latrobe Arundel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Boretti lands but Murhaa takes it in his stride. #T1#
Boretti throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Boretti misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boretti on the side of the head.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Boretti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
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!
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Boretti moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa just leaning against Boretti, taking a breather.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank. #T3#
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti works over Murhaa's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti slips a straight right by Murhaa.#CL2#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #T1#
Boretti works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matteo Boretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Boretti lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boretti tries to clinch up.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boretti.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boretti presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Boretti won't allow it.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa looking to stall.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

Matteo Boretti 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: PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti     
Date:   Nov 29, 2020
#R1#
Terranova misses with a body shot.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terranova throws a combination that misses
and Boretti counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Terranova.
Terranova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boretti.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Terranova manages to duck under it in time.
Terranova has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
A punch combination from Boretti misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Terranova backs off Boretti throws a huge counter combo but Terranova manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti walks into a left hand.
Boretti drops his hands momentarily and Terranova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Terranova misses with a combination
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Terranova misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Terranova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Terranova throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Boretti.
Boretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Terranova scores with a spinning back kick!
Terranova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terranova misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Terranova.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boretti is looking for the big counter here.
Terranova dips to his left and cracks Boretti with an uppercut!
Terranova works over Boretti's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Terranova.
Boretti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Boretti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Boretti is looking for the big counter here.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Terranova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Boretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terranova.
As Terranova backs off Boretti throws a huge counter combo but Terranova manages to avoid it all.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
Terranova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Terranova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Terranova throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range. #T4#
Boretti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Boretti. Beautiful body shot.
Terranova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Terranova misses with a right hand
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova lands a head kick!
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boretti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Boretti ducks down to avoid it.
Boretti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boretti blocks the body kick.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Terranova manages to duck under it in time.
Boretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terranova.
Nice shot by Boretti.
Boretti blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terranova throws a lazy head kick
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Terranova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terranova misses with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Terranova misses with an uppercut
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova scores with a nice body kick.
Terranova throws a push kick but Boretti slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terranova throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terranova, as that shot connected.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoretti.
Terranova lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terranova.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boretti can do to turn this around?
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Boretti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Terranova has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boretti counters with a body kick.
Boretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Terranova - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Terranova.
Terranova throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Terranova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Terranova with a body shot.
Terranova misses with a hook to the body
and Boretti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Terranova throws a low kick but Boretti moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Terranova swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Terranova! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Terranova to his feet! Terranova is in big trouble!#ROC2#Terranova is rocked!
Boretti looks to land a combination but Terranova avoids it well.
Oh Terranova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terranova misses with a left hand
and Boretti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terranova seems to have got his legs back now.
Boretti avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Boretti moves away from the strike by Terranova.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Terranova.
Terranova misses with a body kick.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Terranova throws a lazy head kick
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Terranova throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Terranova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terranova misses with a series of wild punches.
Boretti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Boretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terranova scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boretti in his tracks.
Boretti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terranova.
A low kick from Terranova is predictable there
and Boretti counters with a solid body kick.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Terranova misses.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terranova moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoretti.
Terranova throws a lazy uppercut
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terranova swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Terranova throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Terranova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terranova lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boretti backs up against the cage.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Boretti avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Terranova scores with a four punch combination!
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Terranova misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti slips a straight right by Terranova.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti slips under a jab.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Terranova throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Terranova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terranova takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova misses with a body shot
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boretti throws a big counter head kick but Terranova avoids it with no problem.
Terranova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
A lazy left from Terranova finds it's target.
Terranova tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boretti circles away quickly and effectively.
Boretti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Terranova misses with a looping right.#T2#
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
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!
Terranova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boretti will feel that in the morning.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Terranova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Terranova throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Terranova! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Terranova to his feet! Terranova is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terranova throws a lazy body kick
and Boretti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Terranova really felt that one!
Terranova looks to throw a body kick
and Boretti counters with a crisp right that sends Terranova to the canvas! Boretti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Boretti throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with a hook. Boretti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Boretti moves his leg out of the way.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Boretti misses with the combination.
A big right from McDonald misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Boretti. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Boretti lands an overhand right.
Boretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Boretti.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Boretti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald wants to slow Boretti down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Boretti instigates a clinch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McDonald .
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald is fighting to break Boretti's control of his arms but Boretti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boretti's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boretti is controlling McDonald 's posture.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boretti looking to control.
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boretti controlling McDonald 's posture.
McDonald stops Boretti from standing up.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boretti working a defensive guard here.
McDonald prevents Boretti from getting back to his feet.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boretti is keeping the position for now.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boretti trying to control the position.
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald distracts Boretti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boretti is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boretti, which made it look bad.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body punch. #TD2#
McDonald tightens his grip and picks Boretti up, before dumping him to the ground. Boretti manages to land in guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boretti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boretti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Boretti has one foot on McDonald 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McDonald pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Boretti has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Boretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Boretti counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking McDonald out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Boretti is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Boretti drives through and clinches with Asham against the cage.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Asham cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asham with a knee to the head.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asham.
Asham blocking some punches.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Asham blocking some punches.
Asham lands a right hand.
Boretti is trying to break the clinch but Asham has him pressed against the cage.
Asham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asham.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
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!
Asham lands an uppercut.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti pushes Asham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Asham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boretti avoids it.
Asham blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Asham.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asham with a knee to the head.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asham misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards. #T2#
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Boretti lands with a light punch inside.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Asham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham misses with a body punch. #BC#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Boretti clinches up against the cage.
Asham blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Asham lands a right hand. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boretti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asham. That one must have hurt.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Asham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Asham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Asham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Asham connects with a knee to the head.
Asham misses with a body punch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boretti.
A body shot lands from Boretti.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Asham lands a left hand.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Asham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Boretti. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boretti misses with a hook
and Asham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti motions for Asham to come forward. Boretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Asham misses.
Asham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Asham has Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Asham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boretti has time to react.
Boretti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boretti misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boretti misses the shot to the body.
Boretti lands with an uppercut that bounces Asham off the cage and back into range.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Asham is rocked!
Boretti steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Asham is out on his feet! Boretti sets himself and nearly takes Asham's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ICS 53     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Boretti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Matteo Boretti has been cut.
Boretti lands with a shot to the body.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. Gagnon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Gagnon lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Gagnon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boretti slips a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to bum rush Boretti with a series of wild strikes but Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boretti scores with a kick to the body.
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
Gagnon misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon scores with a nice right hand.
Boretti throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti checks a leg kick.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
As Gagnon backs off Boretti throws a huge counter combo but Gagnon manages to avoid it all.
Boretti throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.#T3#
A head kick misses from Gagnon.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Gagnon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Gagnon does it's job there.
Boretti swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Boretti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boretti lands a front kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagnon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
A low kick from Gagnon is predictable there
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Luc Gagnon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matteo Boretti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti throws a nice head kick!
Boretti misses with a jab to the body
and Gagnon counters with a leg kick.
Boretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti lands with a hook. Gagnon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Boretti.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Boretti.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gagnon scores with a leg kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Boretti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gagnon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boretti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gagnon scores with a nice strike.
Boretti takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Gagnon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boretti sprawling to the canvas! Boretti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gagnon finish him?! #ROC#Boretti is rocked!
Gagnon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boretti's sensitive parts.
Boretti is still on wobbly legs! Can Gagnon finish him?
Boretti lands with a nice combination. Gagnon backs away looking to recover.
Boretti seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boretti swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Boretti misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon misses the jab.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Gagnon scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Gagnon. That snapped Boretti's head back.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Gagnon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Gagnon swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gagnon's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Boretti.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gagnon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gagnon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boretti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Gagnon scores with a three punch combo!
Gagnon ducks right into an uppercut from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Boretti misses
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook
and Gagnon counters with an outside leg kick.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gagnon.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boretti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gagnon. Gagnon obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Gagnon manages to duck under it in time.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Boretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gagnon. That's going to slow Boretti down.
Boretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti cracks Gagnon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Boretti looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti connects with the punch.
Gagnon digs a good hook to Boretti's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luc Gagnon.
Well Gagnon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!

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

 

Event: ICS 50     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
Boretti scores with a hook.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Boretti moves out of range easily.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Murhaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boretti - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boretti. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Boretti.
Murhaa moves out of range as Boretti throws a body kick.
Murhaa throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.#T2#
A left and a right from Boretti both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti feints a jab promting Murhaa to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Murhaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murhaa's head.
Boretti throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Boretti.
Boretti slips under a jab.#T4#
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa cracks Boretti with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti pushes Murhaa away with a front kick.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Boretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boretti throws a good cross that connects.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Boretti.#T1#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Boretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Murhaa throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
A head kick by Murhaa misses
and Boretti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boretti has got the better of the exchanges.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boretti tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boretti throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Boretti swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.#T4#
Boretti slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Boretti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa wants to clinch but Boretti slips to the side
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Boretti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boretti, as that shot connected.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti misses with the body kick
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Boretti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Boretti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Boretti.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa stuns Boretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Boretti.
Murhaa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa jabs Boretti right on the nose. Boretti blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Boretti lands a high kick!
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Boretti tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boretti lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murhaa.
Well Boretti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matteo Boretti!

A very excited looking Matteo Boretti rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ICS 42     
Date:   Jul 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boretti slips a straight right by Darren.
Good shot there by Darren.
Darren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darren misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Boretti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boretti looks to land a combination but Darren avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Darren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
Darren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Darren cracks Boretti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boretti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Darren finish him? #T1#
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darren connects with a single shot there.
Boretti lands a body shot.
Darren doesn't manage to clinch there - Boretti circles away. #CL#
Darren drives through and clinches with Boretti against the cage.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Darren.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boretti takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Darren jabs Boretti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Boretti avoids the head kick by Darren.
Boretti throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren misses the shot to the body.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boretti throws a series of strikes that have Darren backpedaling.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a hook but Darren blocks it.
Darren tries to counter by clinching up but Boretti breaks away and moves out of range.
Darren throws a lazy uppercut
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A lazy left from Boretti finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Boretti.
Darren misses with a double jab.
Darren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Darren.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
James Darren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boretti. That one must have hurt.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Darren moves out of range easily. #T4#
Darren loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Darren manages to duck under it in time.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darren manages to avoid it.
It looked like Darren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darren misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Boretti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darren will feel that in the morning.
Darren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darren tries to clinch
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darren tries to clinch up but Boretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Boretti scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti checks a leg kick.
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 James Darren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Darren moved out of range.
Darren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti stuns Darren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darren will feel that in the morning.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darren connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Darren tries to clinch up
and Darren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren wants to slow Boretti down by chopping away at his legs.
Boretti lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Darren is rocked!
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boretti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Darren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Boretti looks to land a body kick but Darren moved away.
Darren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren doesn't manage to clinch there - Boretti circles away.
Darren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Darren throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Darren clinches up against the cage.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Darren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren pushes Boretti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Boretti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darren.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Darren takes a shot to the head.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Boretti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Darren moves into the clinch successfully.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Boretti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Darren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darren connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darren. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Darren avoids it with no problem.
Darren swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti 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#
Darren dips to his left and cracks Boretti with an uppercut!
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
Darren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darren.
Boretti moves out of range of the body kick.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Darren manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands an overhand right.
Boretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darren.
Boretti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Crunch! Boretti slams his shin into Darren's torso.
Darren misses with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a series of strikes. Darren will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Boretti lands a left and a right that send Darren crashing to the mat, dazed. Boretti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Darren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darren tries to clinch but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Darren's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Boretti before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
James Darren was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a loser!'.

 

Event: ICS 37     
Date:   Jun 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arundel throws a head kick that misses
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti lands a high kick!
Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti avoids a kick to the body.
Arundel lands a jab.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boretti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a chopping leg kick but Arundel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Boretti throws a front kick that sends Arundel stumbling back into the cage.
Arundel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Boretti does it's job there.#T1#
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
Arundel fails to land with a series of punches.
Arundel throws a push kick but Boretti slaps the foot to one side.
Boretti misses with a body kick.
Boretti connects with the punch.
Arundel dips to his left and cracks Boretti with an uppercut!
Arundel throws a body kick that misses
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body
letting Arundel counter with a right hand.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boretti.#T2#
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arundel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti sizes up Arundel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arundel connects with a body shot that sends Boretti's belly button to the back.
Arundel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Boretti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arundel looks to throw the jab but Boretti is out of range.
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A low kick from Boretti is predictable there
and Arundel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Arundel.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Arundel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boretti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arundel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Arundel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boretti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boretti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arundel back to the cage. Boretti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
Boretti lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Arundel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boretti looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti misses with the combination.
Arundel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arundel misses the jab.
Arundel throws a lazy body kick
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Arundel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Latrobe Arundel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
That's time! Arundel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arundel throws a right and a left that Boretti avoids nicely.
Boretti thows a body kick. Arundel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
It looked like Arundel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arundel.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
Arundel throws a body shot but no joy.
Matteo Boretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arundel misses with a few strikes there.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.#T1#
Arundel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boretti takes a swing at Arundel's ribcage but misses.
Boretti dips to his left and cracks Arundel with an uppercut!
Boretti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arundel loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Boretti looks to throw a body kick
and Arundel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
Arundel tries to land a body kick
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Arundel.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Arundel blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Arundel slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arundel.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Latrobe Arundel is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Arundel misses.
A head kick misses from Arundel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arundel. #T3#
Boretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arundel lands with a good body shot.
Boretti takes a swing at Arundel's ribcage but misses.
Arundel defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Arundel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boretti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arundel slips a jab and a cross from Boretti.
A big left from Arundel misses.
Boretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arundel circles away quickly and effectively.
Boretti fakes the leg kick and cracks Arundel in the body.
Boretti throws a lazy head kick
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Boretti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arundel eats them both and turns towards Boretti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arundel.
Arundel connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Arundel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arundel misses with a wild body shot.
Arundel throws a body kick that misses.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Boretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arundel has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A head kick misses from Boretti.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target.
Boretti scores with a head kick.
That kick from Boretti tenderised Arundel's leg. Arundel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boretti throws a jab when Arundel was well out of range.
Arundel looks to land a body kick but Boretti moved away.
Boretti scores with a jab. Arundel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Boretti misses
and Arundel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti connects with a body shot.
Boretti misses with an uppercut.
Boretti takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Arundel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arundel throws a push kick but Boretti slaps the foot to one side.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Arundel moved away.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti cracks a nice hook into Arundel's ribs.
Arundel thows a leg kick but Boretti checks it
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti misses with a straight left.
Boretti misses with a combination
letting Arundel counter with a right hand. #T2#
Boretti wants to slow Arundel down by chopping away at his legs.
Boretti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boretti blocks a head kick by Arundel.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Arundel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arundel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arundel throws the kick towards the body but Boretti avoids it.
Boretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arundel is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel slips a jab and a cross from Boretti.
Arundel lands with a kick to the temple. Boretti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from Boretti.#T3#
Boretti takes a swing at Arundel's ribcage but misses.
Arundel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boretti lands a nice looking body shot.
Arundel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arundel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
Boretti misses with a left hand
and Arundel counters with a nice body shot.
Boretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Arundel lands but Boretti takes it in his stride. #T4#
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Arundel.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Arundel scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti throws the left hand but Arundel avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Matteo Boretti just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Arundel lands a nice looking body shot.
Boretti misses with a jab to the body
and Arundel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arundel blocks a head kick by Boretti. #KD#
Arundel lands a big head kick that sends Boretti tumbling to the mat! Arundel takes a step backwards and waves Boretti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Boretti is rocked!
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boretti misses with a straight left.
Boretti throws a leg kick which misses Arundel's front leg but catches the back leg as Arundel tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arundel seems to be stalking Boretti here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Boretti drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ICS 32     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick.
Boretti walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti digs a good hook to Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches. #KD2#
Boretti drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boretti is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a body kick that stops Boretti in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.
Boretti looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Boretti.
As Boretti backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
Knox slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a lazy body kick
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Boretti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Boretti throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Knox is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matteo Boretti!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ICS 26     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body.
Boretti avoids a kick to the body.
Boretti connects with a jab.
Camara moves out of range as Boretti strikes.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Boretti misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara scores with a jab.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Camara.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range. #T1#
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara cracks Boretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boretti keeps the fight on the outside.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boretti. That did some damage!
Camara is looking to clinch but Boretti is avoiding it.
Boretti flicks out a counter leg kick but Camara steps away.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boretti manages to circle out of the way.
Boretti thuds a left hand into Camara's body.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.#T2#
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Boretti avoids a kick to the body.
Boretti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boretti.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Camara ducks right into an uppercut from Boretti.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Boretti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Camara - just one landing.
Camara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Boretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Boretti's head.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Camara misses with a hook to the body
and Boretti counters with a nice leg kick.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick.
Camara throws a lazy body kick
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
Camara lands a nice hook to Boretti's body. Boretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boretti. That did some damage!
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Boretti flicks out a counter leg kick but Camara steps away.#T4#
Boretti throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boretti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Boretti throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara is looking to clinch.
Boretti keeps the fight on the outside.
Camara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boretti. That's going to slow Camara down.
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 Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boretti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Camara has got the better of the exchanges.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A combination from Boretti does no damage.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Boretti and move into the clinch.
Boretti swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Boretti cracks a nice hook into Camara's ribs.
Camara thumps Boretti with a low kick.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camara throws a leg kick that misses.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boretti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Boretti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.#T1#
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Camara misses
and Boretti counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Boretti lands a big head kick that sends Camara tumbling to the mat! Boretti takes a step backwards and waves Camara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Camara is rocked!#KD2#
Boretti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Camara sprawling to the canvas! Camara rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boretti finish him?!
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Ibrahim Camara's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands a leg kick that knocks Boretti off balance momentarily.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Camara moves to clinch but Boretti breaks away
and Boretti counters with a crisp right that sends Camara to the canvas! Boretti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Ibrahim Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

 

Event: ICS 17     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Boretti moves into the clinch.
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudhon tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti.
Proudhon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Proudhon.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Proudhon is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands.
Proudhon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon lands with a left to the head.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Proudhon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.#T1#
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proudhon.#BC#
Proudhon breaks the clinch.
Proudhon throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Boretti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Proudhon with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boretti.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Proudhon circles away.
Boretti tried to score with a low kick but Proudhon checks it.
Proudhon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Proudhon slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Proudhon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Proudhon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Boretti scores with a hook.
Boretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Proudhon connects with a body shot that sends Boretti's belly button to the back.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Proudhon checks it.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
Proudhon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boretti. That's going to slow Proudhon down.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Proudhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Proudhon is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Boretti misses with a double jab.
It looked like Proudhon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proudhon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boretti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudhon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boretti with a jab.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudhon throws out the jab.
Boretti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Proudhon dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Proudhon keeps the fight on the outside.
Proudhon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudhon swats away the attempt to clinch by Boretti.
Proudhon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boretti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Proudhon doesn't seem bothered though.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti unleashes a big counter combination but Proudhon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Proudhon walks into a left hand.
Proudhon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boretti connects with a leg kick. Proudhon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudhon throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudhon misses the target.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudhon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proudhon is looking to counter punch.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proudhon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Boretti misses the shot to the body.
Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proudhon cracks Boretti with an open hand slap.
Boretti slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Boretti moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boretti, right into the meat.
Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon misses the shot to the body.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Proudhon sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Proudhon misses its target.
Boretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proudhon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proudhon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boretti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Boretti has managed to clinch.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Proudhon blocking some punches.
Proudhon is working Boretti over against the cage.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti. #T3#
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Proudhon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Boretti.
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Proudhon.
Proudhon tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proudhon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Proudhon lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti gets through Proudhon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon. #T4#
Boretti tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proudhon tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Proudhon cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proudhon lands a left hand.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Proudhon - that landed with a thud.
Proudhon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Proudhon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Proudhon throws a right hand that Boretti ducks under and follows up with a left that Boretti also avoids with ease.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Boretti lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon is looking for a counter combo.
Boretti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Proudhon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proudhon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti fakes the leg kick and cracks Proudhon in the body.
Boretti avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Boretti defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
Proudhon misses with a jab to the body
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Proudhon was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Proudhon misses
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Proudhon.
Boretti misses with a hook to the body
and Proudhon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boretti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boretti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Proudhon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Proudhon misses the shot to the body.
Boretti tries to clinch up but Proudhon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Proudhon.
Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Proudhon avoids it with no problem.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Boretti counters with a body kick.
Proudhon throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Boretti forces Proudhon back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti pushes Proudhon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Proudhon blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proudhon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Proudhon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Proudhon.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proudhon.
Boretti pushes Proudhon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Good body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon blocking some punches.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Proudhon. #T4#
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Matteo Boretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti gets through Proudhon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

Matteo Boretti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ICS Leapyear     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Boretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Boretti clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Boretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Knox.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boretti is keeping busy.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T1#
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Boretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Boretti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is working Boretti over against the cage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boretti manages to break the clinch.
Knox thuds a left hand into Boretti's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Boretti is breathing heavily.
Boretti walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #T3#
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox blocking some punches.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Knox stalls.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Boretti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Knox.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boretti is keeping busy.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Boretti manages to break the clinch.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Boretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is pushing Boretti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox keeps control of Boretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Knox works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boretti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Knox backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Boretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Boretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archibald Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Boretti throws a nice head kick!
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boretti lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti motions for Knox to come forward. Boretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Boretti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox. #CL#
Boretti clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boretti is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
A big right from Knox misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Boretti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boretti up against the cage.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti cracks Knox with a nice body shot.#T4#
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Knox stalls.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!

Archibald Knox made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Switched it up , my manager is class.'.

 

Event: ICS 6     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Boretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boretti moves out of range as OnYerKiester strikes.
Boretti throws a nice head kick!
OnYerKiester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
OnYerKiester steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.
OnYerKiester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OnYerKiester throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
OnYerKiester lands an overhand right.
Boretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OnYerKiester tries to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as OnYerKiester blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a nice outside leg kick.
OnYerKiester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti wants to clinch up but OnYerKiester keeps it at a distance.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OnYerKiester.#T1#
Boretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OnYerKiester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boretti misses its target.
Boretti 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.
OnYerKiester throws a looping overhand right but Boretti ducks down to avoid it.
Boretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boretti sets himself, and OnYerKiester steps forward looking for the clinch! Boretti avoids it this time.
Boretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OnYerKiester.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
OnYerKiester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Boretti lands with a kick to the temple. OnYerKiester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boretti misses with a hook.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
OnYerKiester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boretti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Boretti misses. #T2##CL2#
OnYerKiester takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as OnYerKiester controls the action.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
OnYerKiester lands a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OnYerKiester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from OnYerKiester as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
OnYerKiester can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an uppercut. #T3#
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
OnYerKiester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester.
Boretti working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester gets through Boretti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from OnYerKiester.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OnYerKiester can turn it around.
OnYerKiester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti blocking some punches.
OnYerKiester lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Boretti working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Boretti.
OnYerKiester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OnYerKiester lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti lands a right hand.
A short left from OnYerKiester.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from OnYerKiester.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OnYerKiester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OnYerKiester scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from OnYerKiester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PutinYa OnYerKiester 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#
OnYerKiester avoids a punch combination nicely.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of OnYerKiester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OnYerKiester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester obviously looking to wear him down.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on OnYerKiester's shoulder, as OnYerKiester tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester lands a nice looking body shot.
OnYerKiester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boretti.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but OnYerKiester manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Boretti misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a low kick, right behind Boretti 's knee. #T1#
OnYerKiester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boretti is able to avoid easily.
Boretti slips a straight right by OnYerKiester.
Boretti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but OnYerKiester manages to circle out of the way.
OnYerKiester tries to land a leg kick but Boretti saw it coming and moves away.
OnYerKiester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
OnYerKiester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from OnYerKiester.
A big left from Boretti misses.
OnYerKiester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
OnYerKiester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boretti momentarily.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.
OnYerKiester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boretti will feel that in the morning.
A big left from OnYerKiester misses. #T2#
OnYerKiester throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OnYerKiester connects with a leg kick. Boretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OnYerKiester misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Boretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boretti.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by OnYerKiester. #BC#
Boretti breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - OnYerKiester coming out on top.
Boretti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OnYerKiester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OnYerKiester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
OnYerKiester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boretti in his tracks. #CL2#
OnYerKiester darts in and clinches Boretti up against the cage.
OnYerKiester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
Boretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
OnYerKiester has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
OnYerKiester lands with a light punch inside.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OnYerKiester tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing OnYerKiester back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
A right handed body shot lands from OnYerKiester. #BC#
Boretti breaks from the clinch.
OnYerKiester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from OnYerKiester does no damage.
OnYerKiester connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from OnYerKiester misses.
Boretti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OnYerKiester blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.#T4#
OnYerKiester lands a really nice looking cross but Boretti seems unphased.
OnYerKiester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OnYerKiester there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boretti lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. OnYerKiester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
OnYerKiester moves into the clinch.
A short right from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester gets through Boretti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
OnYerKiester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti works on OnYerKiester's body with a couple of short punches.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PutinYa OnYerKiester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Boretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OnYerKiester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OnYerKiester has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Boretti tries to break the clinch but OnYerKiester is controlling the position. #BC#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti lands with an overhand left.
Boretti misses with a hook to the body
letting OnYerKiester counter with a right hand.
OnYerKiester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
A jab from OnYerKiester misses.
OnYerKiester misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
OnYerKiester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boretti moves forwards but OnYerKiester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Boretti tenderised OnYerKiester's leg. OnYerKiester is trying to keep his angry face on.
OnYerKiester lands a really nice looking cross but Boretti seems unphased.
Boretti lands with an overhand left.
OnYerKiester throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
OnYerKiester throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
OnYerKiester throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OnYerKiester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OnYerKiester.
Matteo Boretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on OnYerKiester's shoulder, as OnYerKiester tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from OnYerKiester tenderised Boretti's leg. Boretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boretti works over OnYerKiester's head and body with a nice combination.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OnYerKiester, as that shot connected.
OnYerKiester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OnYerKiester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OnYerKiester with a jab.
Boretti motions for OnYerKiester to come forward. Boretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OnYerKiester throws a leg kick that misses.
As OnYerKiester looks to move away, Boretti throws a big counter combo but OnYerKiester just gets out of the way.
OnYerKiester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
A nice leg kick lands there from OnYerKiester. #T3#
OnYerKiester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OnYerKiester is looking to chop away at Boretti's legs.
Boretti slips under a jab.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
OnYerKiester feints and then cracks Boretti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boretti down.
OnYerKiester throws a nice outside leg kick.
OnYerKiester feints and then cracks Boretti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boretti down.
OnYerKiester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Boretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
OnYerKiester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OnYerKiester struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands. #BC#
Boretti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OnYerKiester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester throws a series of strikes that have Boretti backpedaling.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. OnYerKiester moves away and avoids it.
Jab from OnYerKiester.
Boretti slips a straight right by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a good cross that connects.
OnYerKiester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OnYerKiester, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Boretti is rocked!
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OnYerKiester moves out of range of the strikes.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OnYerKiester's corner calls for a 1-2. OnYerKiester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!

PutinYa OnYerKiester gave a mention to UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: ICS 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Darren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boretti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darren's head backwards.#CL#
Darren gets tackled into the cage by Boretti. Boretti maintains the clinch.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darren lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Darren.
Darren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darren blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Darren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darren punishes Boretti's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and clinches.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Boretti shrugs off.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Darren's ribcage. Darren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darren lands an elbow just above Boretti 's eye.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti blocks an elbow strike from Darren. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Boretti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darren has him pressed against the cage.
Darren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren misses with some punches. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darren lands with a nice body punch.
Boretti misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Darren counters with a head kick that drops Boretti to the mat! Boretti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Darren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Darren misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darren.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Boretti moves out of range easily. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Darren.
Darren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boretti misses with a double jab.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
Darren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darren was well out of range. Poor timing from Boretti.
Darren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boretti rather than just go for the knockout.
Darren throws a front kick aimed at Boretti's knee but Boretti avoids it well.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Boretti cracks Darren with a good jab.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darren counters with an outside leg kick. #KD2#
Darren lands a big head kick that sends Boretti tumbling to the mat! Darren takes a step backwards and waves Boretti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a low kick but Darren avoids it.
Darren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darren lands a leg kick that knocks Boretti off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Boretti blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Darren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boretti blocks a head kick by Darren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti tries to work over Darren's front leg with a kick but Darren checks it.
Darren digs a good hook to Boretti's body.
Boretti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti swings widly with a right hand
and Darren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boretti thinking.
Darren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Darren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darren misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boretti defending well as Darren loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Boretti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti tries to clinch up
and Darren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Darren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darren avoids the head kick by Boretti. #T1#
Boretti takes a swing at Darren's ribcage but misses.
Darren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti tries to clinch up
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti slips a jab from Darren.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti feints and then cracks Darren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darren down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Boretti misses.
Boretti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Darren motions for Boretti to come forward. Darren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darren misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Darren moves into the clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Boretti in his tracks for a moment.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darren lands with a right to the head.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darren blocks an uppercut.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boretti dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darren can turn it around.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action.
Boretti takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Boretti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boretti's efforts to push away.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Darren lands a brutal head kick. Boretti looks out on his feet and Darren throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). James Darren!
James Darren is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking James Darren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Pride FC 66     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Puller ducks down to avoid it.
Boretti cracks a nice hook into Puller's ribs.#CL#
Puller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boretti, pushing him back against the cage.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Puller is trying to break the clinch but Boretti has him pressed against the cage.
Boretti digs a right hand into Puller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puller's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Puller.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Puller is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullers head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti. #T1#
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller blocks an uppercut.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Boretti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puller takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller. #T2#
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boretti works on Puller's body with a couple of short punches.
Boretti tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Puller blocking some punches.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti gets through Puller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Puller.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Puller blocks a body shot from Boretti.
A nice left hand lands by Boretti.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puller or not.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller blocking some punches.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Puller's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti pushes Puller against the cage. Boretti is working some dirty boxing. Boretti pushes off with a quick right hook! Puller goes down! Puller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Boretti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Pride FC 56     
Date:   Nov 06, 2019
#R1#
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Boretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa punishes Boretti's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Boretti misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boretti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.#T1#
Nice shot by Boretti.#CL#
Boretti clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Boretti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Murhaa looks to move away, Boretti throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way.
Boretti throws a combination. Murhaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Boretti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boretti staying out of range there.
A low kick from Boretti is predictable there
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Murhaa misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Boretti to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Boretti misses with a double jab
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Boretti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boretti feints a jab promting Murhaa to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Boretti.
Boretti takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boretti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Boretti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boretti misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Murhaa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti 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#
Boretti misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Boretti and move into the clinch position.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
A left lands for Boretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Boretti tries to clinch up.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boretti misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Boretti throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Boretti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boretti.#T2#
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boretti throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.#T3#
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Boretti keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Boretti has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boretti.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa. #T4#
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Boretti appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Murhaa back into the cage.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa works on Boretti's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti misses with some punches. #T4#
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boretti 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

Matteo Boretti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Boretti lands with a cross. #CL2#
Loel clinches up with Boretti and pushes him back against the cage.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Loel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loel is trying to force a seperation but Boretti has the dominant position.
Loel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boretti has him pressed against the cage.
Boretti lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Loel manages to break the clinch.
Loel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Loel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Boretti connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Loel! He's out on his feet! Boretti rushes in and drops Loel with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AEW 30     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Kurma ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Kurma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurma throws a low kick but Boretti moves out of range easily.
As Kurma tries to get set, Boretti tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurma manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Kurma's head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.#T1#
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurma lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurma can turn it around.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurma backwards.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti - that landed with a thud.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti dodges an elbow strike from Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boretti blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action. #T3#
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurma.
Kurma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Boretti.
A shot in the inside from Kurma.
Boretti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a punch to the body.
Kurma digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma tries a knee to the head but Boretti blocks it.
Kurma tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
Kurma lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Boretti cracks Kurma with a nice body shot.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Kurma looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
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 Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti with a jab.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurma circles away. #CL2#
Kurma pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma lands a left hand.
Kurma scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands. #T1#
A short right from Boretti on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Kurma misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kurma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Boretti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A short right from Boretti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma. #T3#
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurma.
Kurma lands with a light punch inside.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma is stalling here.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kurma. #T4#
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurma misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a knee to the head but Boretti blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kurma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Kurma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Kurma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma lands a jab.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti dips to his left and cracks Kurma with an uppercut!
Boretti looks to clinch
and Kurma counters with a three punch combo that has Boretti backing up. Boretti nods at Kurma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kurma with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kurma fails to land.
Kurma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma avoiding damage.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurma or not.
Kurma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allan Kurma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti presses Kurma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Kurma working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma trying to land knees to the body.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma effectively controlling the action here.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Boretti.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurma backwards. #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti lands a big right hand that drops Kurma! The killer instinct kicks in and Boretti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boretti throws a lazy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti misses the body punch
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti blocks a jab.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Falcone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone jabs Boretti right on the nose. Boretti blinks but takes it well.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boretti counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Boretti scores with a one two! Falcone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boretti throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Falcone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone connects with the punch.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Falcone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone misses with a body shot. #T2#
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Boretti! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boretti to his feet! Boretti is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Boretti is rocked!
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Oh Boretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Boretti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boretti seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##KD2#
Falcone drops Boretti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boretti looks back up at him and smiles so Falcone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti with a nice cross.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Falcone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
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!
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Boretti crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
Boretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
A nice combination there by Boretti.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
A big right from Falcone misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Boretti slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
As Falcone backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcone tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Boretti throws a quick counter head kick but Falcone was just out of range.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Boretti has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Falcone drops Boretti with a beautiful combination! Boretti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a counter combo.
Falcone cracks Boretti with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
Anthony Falcone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RISE 84 - Boretti Vs. Brinks     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Boretti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Brinks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks blocks an uppercut.
Boretti takes an elbow to the temple.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Brinks lands an uppercut.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Brinks.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Brinks scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Brinks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Brinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boretti throws a big counter combination but Brinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boretti if he has to take too many more of those.
Boretti walks into a straight right hand from Brinks.
Brinks looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
Brinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brinks thows a leg kick but Boretti checks it
and Boretti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boretti blocks a leg kick.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brinks can pounce on him.
Brinks is looking to land body kicks.
Brinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boretti circles away quickly and effectively.
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Brinks off balance momentarily.
Boretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti takes a swing at Brinks's ribcage but misses.
Brinks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Brinks connects with a right hand. Boretti shakes it off.
Brinks slips a jab and a cross from Boretti.
Brinks misses with a looping left.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Brinks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brinks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boretti pushes Brinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brinks gets through Boretti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boretti gets through Brinks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Boretti breaks from the clinch.
Brinks slips under a jab from Boretti.#CL2#
Brinks rushes Boretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brinks.
Brinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brinks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Boretti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brinks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Boretti tries to keep at a distance but Brinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Brinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti.
Brinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brinks throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
Brinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab. #T4#
Brinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boretti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Boretti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brinks just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Brinks finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Boretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brinks. That's going to slow Boretti down.
Boretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Boretti.
Brinks tries to clinch but Boretti is having none of it.
Boretti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brinks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Brinks throws a series of punches but Boretti moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brinks throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Brinks dominated that round.
That's time! Boretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brinks takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Brinks rushes Boretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cody Brinks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brinks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Brinks scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Boretti gets through Brinks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Brinks controls the action.
A short right from Boretti. #BC#
Boretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks pushes Boretti away with a front kick.
Boretti throws a chopping leg kick but Brinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brinks scores with a nice head shot.
Boretti lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Brinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brinks throws a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a nice leg kick.
Brinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brinks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Boretti moves out of range and Brinks only half commits.
Boretti with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
Boretti keeps the fight on the outside.
Brinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Brinks throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brinks thows a leg kick but Boretti checks it
and Boretti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brinks misses with a low kick.#T2#
Brinks thows a leg kick but Boretti checks it
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body.
Brinks is breathing heavily.
Boretti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boretti scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brinks tries to clinch but Boretti is having none of it.
Brinks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Brinks off balance momentarily.
Brinks tries to land a front kick but Boretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brinks throws out the jab.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Boretti has cracked Brinks with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Boretti lands another huge swinging hook and Brinks tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Brinks, before Boretti can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Matteo Boretti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RFL-79 Bartoli Vs. Kondo 2     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Weight misses with a straight right.
Boretti keeps the fight on the outside.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti slips a straight right by Weight.
Boretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Weight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boretti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Weight. #T1#
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
Weight thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Weight.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Weight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Weight misses with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Weight misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Weight lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Weight misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Weight! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weight to his feet! Weight is in big trouble!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boretti lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
After the fight, Matteo Boretti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2     
Date:   May 15, 2019
#R1#
Good leg kick by Boretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boretti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Boretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurma or perhaps it was just good defense by Boretti, which made it look bad.
Boretti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boretti cracks a nice hook into Kurma's ribs.
Kurma misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurma throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kurma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boretti wants to clinch.
Kurma loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Kurma misses with a head kick.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses
letting Boretti counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kurma looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Kurma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurma misses with a straight left.
Boretti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a head kick!
Boretti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurma blocks a jab.
Kurma throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kurma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boretti's half guard.#T3#
Kurma prevents Boretti from standing back up.
Kurma is pressing down on Boretti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boretti is holding on for now.
Kurma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurma is stalling here. Boretti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boretti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurma 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.
Kurma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurma is looking for a kimura but Boretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurma to get the leverage.
Boretti is holding on to half guard well.
Kurma thows a huge punch but Boretti dodges it nicely.
Kurma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kurma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boretti is just riding it out for now. Kurma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Boretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boretti wants to control but Kurma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurma swats away the attempt to clinch by Boretti.
Kurma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab.
Boretti with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurma circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kurma fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Boretti backs away, Kurma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kurma is looking to clinch but Boretti is avoiding it.
Kurma blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Kurma dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
Allan Kurma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurma misses the target.
Boretti misses with an uppercut
and Kurma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti throws a shot to the body.
Kurma needs to keep his hands up - Boretti had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Kurma tenderised Boretti's leg. Boretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurma. Boretti shrugs it off though. #T2##TD#
Kurma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurma lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti trying to keep a closed guard but Kurma is proving a slippery customer.
Kurma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurma trying to move into half guard but instead Boretti has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Boretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boretti wants to stand but Kurma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allan Kurma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kurma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boretti is one step ahead there.
Kurma trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kurma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurma looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurma, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boretti wants to control from the top but Kurma keeps moving.
Boretti wants to stand but Kurma is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Kurma has his foot on Boretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boretti looking to sit in guard and control but Kurma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurma looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurma shoots and misses
and Kurma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Allan Kurma's cut is getting worse.
Kurma wants to clinch up but Boretti keeps it at a distance.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Kurma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boretti is out of range and Kurma settles back down.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Boretti there.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Kurma ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kurma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kurma avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Boretti rushes Kurma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti. #T2#
Kurma blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma lands with a left to the head.
Kurma lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Kurma avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kurma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.#BC#
Kurma manages to break the clinch.
Kurma has his takedown stuffed
and Boretti counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurma stalks Boretti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boretti's face. Boretti staggers backwards, shaken.
Boretti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKurma.
Boretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kurma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boretti misses with a hook. Kurma ducked under it nicely.
Kurma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurma lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Kurma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allan Kurma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurma lands with an uppercut that bounces Boretti off the cage and back into range.
Kurma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurma checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kurma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.#T4#
Kurma throws a head kick that misses
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Kurma was not able to check.
Kurma defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Kurma throws a big counter combination but Boretti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Kurma.
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti misses with a few strikes there.
Kurma drops his hands momentarily and Boretti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boretti just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boretti, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boretti 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon     
Date:   Apr 17, 2019
#R1#
Brinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boretti is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti slips under a jab from Brinks.
Brinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Brinks manages to duck under it in time.
Brinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brinks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brinks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boretti's head.
Brinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brinks throws a sloppy body shot
and Boretti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks misses with a hook.
Brinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brinks misses with a left hand
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Brinks misses with a low kick as Boretti jumps back.
Brinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brinks throws a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks connects with a body shot.
Brinks misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Boretti counters with a head kick that drops Brinks to the mat! Brinks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Brinks is rocked!
Brinks wants to clinch but Boretti slips to the side
and Boretti counters with a big right hand! Oh Brinks is in trouble here! Boretti follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti 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: RFL-69     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Boretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti walks into a jab.
A jab from Paa misses.
Boretti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a series of strikes. Paa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paa misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paa defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand.
Paa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Paa digs a good body shot into Boretti's ribs.
Boretti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paa.
Paa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boretti misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Boretti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a left and a right that stings Paa.
Boretti lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Paa lands.
Boretti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Paa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boretti scores with the left hand. Paa knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Boretti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paa thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa with a nice cross.
Boretti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Paa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Paa misses with a combination
and Boretti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paa's knee momentarily.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Boretti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paa swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boretti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Boretti lands a glancing blow to the side of Paa's head.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boretti counter with a right hand. #CL#
Paa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paa is working Boretti over against the cage.
Boretti looks winded!
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa lands a body punch.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Paa swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Boretti's ribs.
Paa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Boretti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paa stuns Boretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Paa has knocked Boretti down with a huge combo! Paa steps away and waves a wobbly Boretti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boretti misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Paa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boretti sprawling to the canvas! Boretti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Paa finish him?! #ROC#
Boretti is rocked!
Boretti is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Paa doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Boretti crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Boretti's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez     
Date:   Mar 13, 2019
#R1#
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Boretti misses the jab.
Sailcirc scores with a decent looking hook.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up with Boretti, looking for a takedown. Sailcirc pushes Boretti against the cage but Boretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Sailcirc scores with a punch to the head.
Boretti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boretti misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Boretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boretti takes a swing at Sailcirc's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boretti tried to score with a low kick but Sailcirc checks it.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Sailcirc.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Sailcirc checks it #TD2#
and Sailcirc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Boretti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boretti manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Boretti's guard.
Boretti pulls Sailcirc in to control the position.
Boretti working a defensive guard here.
Boretti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sailcirc is controlling him.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Boretti pushes Sailcirc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sailcirc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sailcirc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailcirc on the ground.
Boretti is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet.
Boretti is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well.
Boretti gets back to half guard.
Boretti is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boretti is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Boretti cracks Sailcirc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boretti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sailcirc's head backwards.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Boretti gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sailcirc throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Sailcirc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sailcirc moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailcirc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boretti on the side of the head.
Sailcirc misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Boretti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Sailcirc didn't see that one coming.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.#T2#
Sailcirc tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.#T3#
Sailcirc fails with a takedown attempt.
Boretti lands with a nice body punch.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Boretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sailcirc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sailcirc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boretti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Sailcirc avoided it.
Boretti lands a nice hook to Sailcirc's body. Sailcirc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boretti throws a head kick that half lands.
Boretti throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Boretti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Sailcirc throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sailcirc drops his hands momentarily and Boretti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up with Boretti, looking for a takedown. Sailcirc pushes Boretti against the cage but Boretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti throws a shot to the body.
Boretti scores with a nice head shot.
Boretti lands a really nice looking cross but Sailcirc seems unphased.
Boretti misses with a hook #TD2#
and Sailcirc counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sailcirc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Sailcirc misses with a body punch
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc goes for a double leg but Boretti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boretti continues to drive forward.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Sailcirc didn't see that one coming.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Sailcirc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.#T1#
Boretti avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
As Sailcirc backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sailcirc with a poor takedown
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Sailcirc was not able to check.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Boretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sailcirc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Boretti thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boretti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boretti as he avoids it easily.
Sailcirc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boretti tries to avoid it but Sailcirc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boretti to the ground. Boretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sailcirc is defended easily by Boretti.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Sailcirc lands a nice looking body shot.
Sailcirc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti scores with a sloppy right hand. Sailcirc should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Sailcirc swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Sailcirc moves forwards but Boretti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Boretti strikes.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Boretti.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Sailcirc ducks down to avoid it.
Boretti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Boretti.
Boretti feints a jab promting Sailcirc to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sailcirc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Sailcirc's shoulder, as Sailcirc tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailcirc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Sailcirc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc with the counter takedown but Boretti avoids it easily.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc looks for a takedown but Boretti sprawls well.
Boretti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boretti looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti stalks Sailcirc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sailcirc's face. Sailcirc staggers backwards, shaken.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Boretti gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
A left lands for Boretti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boretti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

Matteo Boretti 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: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Anthony throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti misses with a body kick.
Anthony looks to throw a body kick
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Boretti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti moves out of range of the body kick from Anthony.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.#T1#
Anthony takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anthony throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti scores with the left hand. Anthony knows he should have avoided that one.
Boretti throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Boretti checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Anthony jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Anthony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Anthony throws out a leg kick but Boretti moves out of range and Anthony only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Boretti.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
Boretti throws a low kick but Anthony moves out of range easily.
Anthony throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Boretti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boretti lands with a right hand.
Boretti connects with a body shot.
Anthony connects with a jab.
Boretti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anthony had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Anthony tries to land a body kick
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Boretti throws a chopping leg kick but Anthony manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boretti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anthony walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Anthony throws a low kick, looking for Boretti's leg but Boretti calmly moves out of range.
Boretti scores with a hook.
Anthony tries a low kick but Boretti avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Anthony tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Anthony misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Boretti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Anthony walks into a left hand.
Anthony looks to throw a body kick
and Boretti counters with a low kick, right behind Anthony 's knee.
Boretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Anthony checks it
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Anthony off balance momentarily.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti 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#
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony cracks the inside of Boretti's front leg.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Boretti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boretti looks to land a combination. Anthony sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Anthony slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Boretti.
Anthony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boretti slips a straight right by Anthony.
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Boretti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
Anthony takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony throws a chopping leg kick but Boretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boretti connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boretti.
Boretti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boretti throws a combination that misses
and Anthony counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boretti.
Boretti lands a jab to the head.
Boretti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Boretti checks a low kick from Anthony.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Anthony there.
A left lands for Anthony.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Anthony moved away.
Anthony scores with a jab.
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Boretti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
A combination from Boretti does no damage.
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Anthony.
Boretti scores with a jab. Anthony acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anthony.
Boretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthony finds it's way round the side to connect with Boretti's head.
Boretti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Anthony 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Anthony is rocked!
Anthony circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boretti. Anthony falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boretti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie misses the body punch
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Brownie closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boretti.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie misses with a knee strike.
Brownie missing with knees to the body.
Brownie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brownie blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Brownie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boretti is looking to break free of the clinch but Brownie has double underhooks.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Brownie avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Brownie tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Boretti. #T1#
Brownie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownies head.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Brownie prevents Boretti from breaking the clinch.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brownie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boretti after a bit of a struggle.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brownie backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Brownie is rocked!
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brownie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Brownie seems to have recovered his senses.
Brownie wants to stall.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Brownie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boretti is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti gets underhooks to prevent Brownie's takedown attempt.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brownie.#BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Brownie has Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Brownie tries to land knees in the clinch but Boretti avoids the damage to the body.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Brownie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brownie takes a shot to the head.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Brownie looking to throw knees to the head but Boretti is blocking nicely. #T3#
Brownie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brownie stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Brownie misses with the head strike.
Brownie blocks an uppercut.
Brownie wants to take the fight to the mat but Boretti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brownie throws an elbow but it misses.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Brownie misses with a knee strike.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti blocks an elbow strike from Brownie.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boretti avoids it.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Boretti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brownie blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti lands with a big left! Brownie is wobbled badly! Boretti comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Brownie to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RFLFN-8     
Date:   Jan 02, 2019
#R1#
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Sailcirc shoots in and drives through. Boretti sprawls well.
Boretti lands with a slapping head kick.
Boretti moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc cracks a nice hook into Boretti's ribs.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Sailcirc avoids them all with ease.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Boretti.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sailcirc misses. #T1#
Boretti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Boretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sailcirc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Boretti scores with a jab. Sailcirc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sailcirc throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Boretti tests Sailcirc's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Boretti moves into range and clinches up with Sailcirc.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sailcirc.
Boretti blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Sailcirc breaks from the clinch.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc avoids the head kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boretti sprawls well. Boretti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Sailcirc. #T4#
A jab lands there for Boretti.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boretti misses the jab.
Sailcirc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sailcirc throws a lazy uppercut
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Boretti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti misses with a body shot.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boretti sprawls and moves away.
Boretti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sailcirc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Boretti lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc scores with the left hand. Boretti knows he should have avoided that one.
Boretti stuffs the takedown attempt from Sailcirc. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Boretti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
A punch combination from Sailcirc misses.
Boretti throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.#T2#
A head kick by Boretti misses #TD#
and Sailcirc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sailcirc seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Boretti is defending well.
Boretti won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Boretti wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc is looking to advance position but Boretti won't allow it.
Boretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sailcirc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sailcirc is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Boretti to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Boretti is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boretti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sailcirc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sailcirc advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boretti throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sailcirc lands with a cross.
Sailcirc dives in for a single leg takedown but Boretti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti throws a lazy right hand but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boretti throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti cracks Sailcirc with an open hand slap.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boretti throws out the jab. #T1#
Boretti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boretti misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sailcirc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boretti's guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc pushes down on Boretti's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sailcirc is working for a kimura but Boretti is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Boretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage.
Boretti trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Boretti is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Sailcirc is thwarting Boretti's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boretti is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Sailcirc trying to control from Boretti's half guard. Boretti has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Boretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Boretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Boretti is defending well. #SUB#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boretti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boretti tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Torcadall Sailcirc.
I think Sailcirc 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!

Torcadall Sailcirc gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: RFLFN-3     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Voyage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boretti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Voyage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voyage.
Voyage's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voyage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Voyage slows down the pace here.
Voyage throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voyage backwards.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Voyage breaks the clinch.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voyage.
Voyage throws a nice looking combination but Boretti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Voyage walks into a straight right hand from Boretti.#CUT#
It looks like Liquid Voyage has been cut.#CL2#
Voyage closes the distance and pushes Boretti back into the cage.
Voyage taking a breather. #BC#
Boretti breaks from the clinch.
Boretti gets in close and tags Voyage with a short punch that almost sends Voyage to the mat! Oh Voyage is in big trouble! He turns his back on Boretti, trying to create some distance but Boretti rushes him, striking wildly and Voyage goes down! The referee tackles Boretti into the cage to end the fight! Boretti is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: NJMMA 60     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
A shot to the body from Drunkizkus misses
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick.
Drunkizkus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boretti slips a jab and a cross from Drunkizkus.
Boretti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boretti misses with a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Boretti.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti misses with a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice uppercut.
Drunkizkus throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Drunkizkus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Drunkizkus blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Drunkizkus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drunkizkus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drunkizkus throws a counter combo.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drunkizkus scores with a jab. Boretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Drunkizkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
Drunkizkus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drunkizkus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drunkizkus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Drunkizkus counters with a crisp one two that drops Boretti! Drunkizkus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boretti to his feet! Boretti is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Boretti is rocked!
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drunkizkus misses with a looping left.
Boretti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drunkizkus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Boretti misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice right hand that sends Boretti toppling to the canvas! Boretti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Drunkizkus finish him?!
Oh Boretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti lunges at Drunkizkus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drunkizkus's hand.
Boretti seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Drunkizkus misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boretti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drunkizkus. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti moves into range and connects with a 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!
Drunkizkus cracks Boretti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boretti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drunkizkus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boretti misses with a combination
and Drunkizkus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Drunkizkus circles away.
Boretti throws a lazy head kick
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand. #T4#
Boretti throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice right hand that sends Boretti toppling to the canvas! Boretti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Drunkizkus finish him?!
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Drunkizkus throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Boretti keeps Drunkizkus at a distance using the push kick.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boretti tries to score with a low kick but Drunkizkus moves his leg out of the way.
Drunkizkus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boretti loads up on a big right hand but Drunkizkus slips the punch.
Boretti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Drunkizkus.
Boretti is looking to clinch but Drunkizkus is avoiding it.
Boretti throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Drunkizkus dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drunkizkus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boretti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Drunkizkus. #TD#
Boretti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boretti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Boretti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drunkizkus uses it to pass to side control.
Drunkizkus wants to stand but Boretti is controlling his arm.
Boretti is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drunkizkus wants to stand but Boretti has his arm trapped.
Boretti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Boretti is working hard here to advance position.
Boretti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drunkizkus's best efforts.
Drunkizkus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boretti manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drunkizkus stopping the sweep attempt from Boretti.#SUB#
Boretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drunkizkus defends well.
Drunkizkus won't allow Boretti to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boretti throws a front kick aimed at Drunkizkus's knee but Drunkizkus avoids it well.
It seemed like Drunkizkus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Boretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drunkizkus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope Drunkizkus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Drunkizkus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drunkizkus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Drunkizkus blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Drunkizkus does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Boretti backs off Drunkizkus throws a huge counter combo but Boretti manages to avoid it all.
Boretti darts in trying to clinch
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand.
Pope Drunkizkus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boretti throws a hook but Drunkizkus blocks it.
Drunkizkus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drunkizkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Drunkizkus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drunkizkus throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drunkizkus moves out of range as Boretti strikes.
Boretti motions for Drunkizkus to come forward. Boretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drunkizkus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drunkizkus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Drunkizkus.
Boretti throws a big counter combination but Drunkizkus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boretti throws a body kick that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Drunkizkus does no damage. #CL#
Boretti moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boretti tries to pull guard but Drunkizkus holds him up against the cage and eventually Boretti drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Drunkizkus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Drunkizkus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drunkizkus throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boretti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a two punch combination.
Boretti misses with an uppercut
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Boretti scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus blocks a jab.
Drunkizkus lands a nice shot to the body.
Boretti lands the left hand.#T1#
Drunkizkus throws a right and a left that Boretti avoids nicely.
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drunkizkus scores with a sloppy right hand. Boretti should have avoided that one.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Drunkizkus's shoulder, as Drunkizkus tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drunkizkus in his tracks.
Boretti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drunkizkus connects with a body shot.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Drunkizkus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Drunkizkus blocks the low kick.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drunkizkus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boretti, as that shot connected.
Boretti misses with a right hand
and Drunkizkus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Drunkizkus lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Boretti.
Drunkizkus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drunkizkus throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boretti misses with a low kick as Drunkizkus jumps back.
Drunkizkus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drunkizkus defending well as Boretti loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Drunkizkus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boretti.
Boretti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drunkizkus throws a series of punches but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drunkizkus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drunkizkus! But no joy.
Drunkizkus connects with a jab.
Drunkizkus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boretti misses with a straight left.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Boretti misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drunkizkus! But no joy.
Drunkizkus scores with a punch to the head.
Boretti throws a jab when Drunkizkus was well out of range.#T4#
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drunkizkus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drunkizkus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Boretti swings widly with a right hand
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti misses with a body kick.
Boretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the leg kick from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook.
Drunkizkus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drunkizkus is pawing at Boretti, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Boretti's nose. Boretti is badly hurt! Drunkizkus pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Boretti tries desperately to hold on but Drunkizkus is relentless in his assault! As Boretti receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Drunkizkus away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen     
Date:   May 16, 2018
#R1#
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaad throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boretti, right into the meat.
Boretti tries to clinch up but Zaad circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaad! But no joy.
Boretti throws a push kick but Zaad slaps the foot to one side.
Zaad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boretti.
Boretti scores with a spinning back kick!
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaad counters with a straight right hand.
Zaad's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zaad lands with an uppercut that bounces Boretti off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
Boretti lands a nice looking body kick.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boretti.
Zaad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boretti moves in looking to clinch but Zaad pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Zaad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Boretti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Boretti.
Zaad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boretti checks it well.
Zaad cracks Boretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaad misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Boretti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Zaad moves away and avoids it.
Boretti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Zaad moves away and avoids it.
Boretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaad. That did some damage!
A low kick from Boretti is predictable there
and Zaad counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Zaad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaad.
Boretti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaad's calf.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaad scores with a four punch combination!
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaad scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Zaad checks it.
It seemed like Zaad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti looks to clinch
and Zaad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
You can see that Zaad has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Zaad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boretti.
Zaad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaad.
Boretti is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaad walks into a straight right hand from Boretti.#T4#
Zaad blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaad! But no joy.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaad if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaad blocks a low kick nicely.
Boretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaad momentarily.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses
and Zaad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti moves in looking to clinch but Zaad pushes him off.
Boretti ducks under a wild hook from Zaad.
Zaad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Boretti scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaad is just out of range.
Boretti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaad counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Boretti feints and then cracks Zaad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaad down.
Zaad swats away the attempt to clinch by Boretti.
Boretti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Zaad moves away and avoids it.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body
and Zaad counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaad tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Zaad circles away.
Zaad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL#
Boretti instigates a clinch.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Zaad wants to break free but Boretti has control.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaad swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaad working aggressively here.
Boretti gets through Zaad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Boretti misses with some punches.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti pushes Zaad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Zaad's head.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zaad.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Zaad lands a nice shot to the body.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zaad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaad misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Zaad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaad throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Zaad swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti looks to throw the jab but Zaad is out of range.
Zaad looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Zaad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Zaad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boretti thumps Zaad with a low kick.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti throws a leg kick which misses Zaad's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaad tries to avoid it.
Zaad takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Boretti lands with an overhand left.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Zaad checks it
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Zaad.
Boretti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaad checks it well.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaad.
Boretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaad 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.
Boretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaad.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaad can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Boretti.
Zaad tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boretti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaad checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boretti throws a chopping leg kick but Zaad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses
and Zaad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Boretti moves into the clinch.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Zaad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Zaad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boretti.
Boretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad. #T1#
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
Zaad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Zaad.
Zaad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Zaad digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boretti.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Zaad.
Zaad blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
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!
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaad is working Boretti over against the cage.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Zaad controls the action.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Zaad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaad tries to circle away but Boretti has him pinned against the cage.
Zaad goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Zaad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Zaad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
Boretti swings widly with a right hand
letting Zaad counter with a right hand.
Boretti tests Zaad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chara Zaad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boretti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

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

 

Event: IFC 47 Heavyweight V Seventeen     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Zaad 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.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaad.
Boretti throws a leg kick which misses Zaad's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaad tries to avoid it.
Boretti throws a push kick but Zaad slaps the foot to one side.
Boretti misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Zaad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid body kick from Boretti.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boretti scores with a head kick. Zaad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaad moves out of range of the body kick.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Boretti.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Boretti takes one to the chin there.
Zaad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boretti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Boretti.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaad moves away.
A head kick from Boretti lands but Zaad takes it in his stride.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Zaad back into the cage.
Zaad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not. #T2#
Zaad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Zaad.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
Zaad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Boretti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaad.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaad struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Zaad digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaad lands with a right to the head.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaad is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Zaad avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaad presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Zaad avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Zaad misses with a body punch.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Zaad stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Zaad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boretti up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Zaad tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaad blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Zaad tries to tie him up.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Boretti does it's job there.
Zaad throws a hook but Boretti avoids it easily.
Boretti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaad just manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Zaad's head but Zaad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Zaad circles away.
Zaad throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Boretti thumps Zaad with a low kick.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaad swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Zaad misses with a two punch combination.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been informed that Zaad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaad misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a low kick, right behind Zaad 's knee.
Boretti lands a head kick. Zaad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaad can do to turn this around?
Zaad keeps the fight on the outside.
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Zaad off balance momentarily.
Zaad misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad. #T3#
Zaad stalls.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Zaad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaad pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A hook to the body from Zaad.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaad is trying to break the clinch but Boretti is controlling him.
Zaad is trying to break the clinch but Boretti has him pressed against the cage.
Boretti tries a body shot but Zaad blocks it.
Zaad lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zaad as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Zaad misses with the head strike.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti presses Zaad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Zaad blocks a body shot from Boretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boretti. Zaad shrugs it off though.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boretti feints and then cracks Zaad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaad down.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaad! But no joy.
Boretti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaad takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Zaad throws a right hand that Boretti ducks under and follows up with a left that Boretti also avoids with ease.
Boretti connects with a looping right hand.
Boretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
You can see that Zaad has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
Boretti tries to clinch there but Zaad circles away.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaad throws a counter combo.
Zaad moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaad blocks a head kick by Boretti.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boretti.
Zaad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaad is looking for the big counter here.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Boretti throws a right hand that misses
and Zaad counters with a left to the body.
Boretti is looking to slow Zaad down with leg kicks. #T2#
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaad misses with a looping left.
Boretti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boretti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaad manages to avoid it.
Boretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boretti tries to clinch up but Zaad circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Zaad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Zaad ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Zaad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Boretti moves to clinch but Zaad breaks away
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaad misses.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boretti throws a head kick but Zaad moves out of range.
Boretti lands the left hand.
Boretti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boretti lands a jab to the nose.
Zaad dodges the punch combination from Boretti. #T4#
Zaad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaad takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boretti. That's going to slow Zaad down.
Zaad walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaad misses with a body shot.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Chara Zaad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaad throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boretti 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!

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

 

Event: IFC 44     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Boretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patryk's sensitive parts. #KD#
Boretti sends Patryk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boretti is motioning to the referee to let Patryk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Boretti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Patryk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boretti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patryk if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Boretti.
Boretti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boretti thows a body kick. Patryk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boretti looks to land a body kick but Patryk moved away.
Patryk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Boretti sends Patryk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boretti is motioning to the referee to let Patryk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Patryk is rocked!
Boretti throws a body kick that misses.
Patryk is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk seems to have recovered his senses.
Patryk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boretti.
Patryk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boretti thuds his shin into the meat of Patryk's side.
Boretti misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Patryk tries to counter it with a takedown but Boretti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Patryk blocks the leg kick.
Patryk throws a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patryk glances at the clock... BAM! Boretti nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Patryk crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Patryk is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.

 

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
Touchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Touchard.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Touchard manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Boretti's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anton Touchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touchard fails to land the takedown.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Touchard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boretti but Boretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Touchard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Touchard has been cut.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Touchard.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Touchard with a poor takedown
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Touchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boretti gets caught flat footed, as Touchard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Touchard throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
Touchard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boretti has Touchard pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Touchard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Touchard on the ground.
Touchard throwing strikes but missing.
Boretti seems keen to control Touchard's posture.
Boretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boretti tries to get out of the position.
Touchard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boretti controls the position for a moment.
Boretti is looking to regain half guard here but Touchard keeps moving and retains side control.
Touchard wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Boretti is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Touchard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boretti is trying to improve his position.
Touchard working the ground and pound but Boretti is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Touchard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boretti is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Touchard!
Our winner, Anton Touchard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Dmitrievich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dmitrievich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boretti misses with a leg kick
and Dmitrievich counters with a two punch combo.
Dmitrievich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dmitrievich misses with a straight right.
Boretti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boretti misses with a right hand
and Dmitrievich counters with a three punch combo that has Boretti backing up. Boretti nods at Dmitrievich to acknowledge the strikes.
Dmitrievich throws a series of punches but Boretti avoids them all with ease.
Dmitrievich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boretti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dmitrievich scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dmitrievich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Dmitrievich as he checks the leg kick.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dmitrievich is out of range and Boretti settles back down.
Dmitrievich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boretti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boretti tries a low kick but Dmitrievich avoids it.
Boretti throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Dmitrievich dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
Boretti throws a low kick but Dmitrievich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boretti scores with a punch to the head.
Dmitrievich misses with a looping right.
Jab by Boretti.
Dmitrievich takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Dmitrievich works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
Boretti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dmitrievich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boretti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dmitrievich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Dmitrievich.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Dmitrievich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dmitrievich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dmitrievich misses the shot to the body.
Dmitrievich misses with a straight left.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Dmitrievich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich unleashes a big counter combination but Boretti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dmitrievich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dmitrievich.#T2#
Boretti throws a hook but Dmitrievich blocks it.
Dmitrievich swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Dmitrievich was not able to check.
Boretti throws a low kick but Dmitrievich avoids it.
Dmitrievich checks a leg kick.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. Dmitrievich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti connects with a right hand. Dmitrievich shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Boretti. That snapped Dmitrievich's head back.
Dmitrievich misses with a two punch combination.
Dmitrievich lands with a straight right. Boretti didn't see that one coming.
Boretti misses with a lunging right hand
and Dmitrievich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boretti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boretti looks to throw the jab but Dmitrievich is out of range.
Dmitrievich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dmitrievich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dmitrievich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boretti's hands.
Dmitrievich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dmitrievich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Boretti lands a big head kick that sends Dmitrievich tumbling to the mat! Boretti takes a step backwards and waves Dmitrievich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dmitrievich is rocked!
Dmitrievich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Boretti looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Boretti backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Dmitrievich's temple! It sends Dmitrievich violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Boretti celebrates and the doctors try to help Dmitrievich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Matteo Boretti!
A relieved looking Matteo Boretti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFC XXXII     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Boretti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boretti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Yordan Dimitrov has been cut.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Boretti counters with a leg kick.
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
And Boretti counters with a quick kick to the body but Dimitrov blocks it.
Boretti avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick. #KD#
Boretti sends Dimitrov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boretti is motioning to the referee to let Dimitrov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dimitrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dimitrov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Boretti before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 17, 2017
#R1#
Luther has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boretti.
Luther walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Boretti does no damage.
Luther with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boretti to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target. #CL#
Luther rushes Boretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luther misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luther throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther misses with the head strike.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti tries a body shot but Luther blocks it.
Luther blocks an uppercut.
Luther lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luther's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Luther manages to break the clinch.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Boretti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luther appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luther takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boretti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Boretti lands a big uppercut and Luther crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luther looks OK. Boretti waves Luther back to his feet!#ROC2#
Luther is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boretti.
Oh Luther is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Luther to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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