Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Rahman lands a jab to Di Lodovico's midsection.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di Lodovico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rahman.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Di Lodovico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Di Lodovico.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Lodovico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Di Lodovico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a left hand. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Lodovico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Di Lodovico's head.#T2#
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Di Lodovico scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Di Lodovico momentarily.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Di Lodovico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman. #CL#
Di Lodovico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Di Lodovico is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.
Rahman presses Di Lodovico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.#T4#
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahman is keeping busy.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Lodovico's efforts to push away.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Lodovico lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Di Lodovico controls the action.
Di Lodovico tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Di Lodovico prevents a body shot from Rahman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Di Lodovico's belly button to the back.
Di Lodovico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahman leaves Di Lodovico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Di Lodovico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Di Lodovico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahman swings for the body but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rahman lands with a hook. Di Lodovico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up but Rahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Di Lodovico sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Di Lodovico avoids it this time.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman 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.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Di Lodovico just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico lands a jab to the head.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman tests Di Lodovico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Di Lodovico coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Lodovico throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Di Lodovico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Lodovico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.#T3#
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Lodovico.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Di Lodovico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Lodovico misses with a straight right.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Di Lodovico lands with a cross. #T4#
Di Lodovico takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Di Lodovico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Di Lodovico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Di Lodovico's body. Di Lodovico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Di Lodovico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.#TD#
Di Lodovico manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahman on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahman's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico wants to clinch
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Di Lodovico slips the punch.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rahman counters by clinching up.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Di Lodovico tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico fails to pull guard.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Di Lodovico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Lodovico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Di Lodovico.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Di Lodovico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman works Di Lodovico's body with a nice hook.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico has his takedown stuffed
and Rahman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman clobbers Di Lodovico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Lodovico fails to land the takedown.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing. #T3#
Di Lodovico moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman right on the nose. Rahman blinks but takes it well.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Di Lodovico moves away.
Di Lodovico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahman.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Di Lodovico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman scores with a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahman connects with a looping right hand.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahman 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Di Lodovico back into the cage.
Di Lodovico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Di Lodovico can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Di Lodovico manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aingeru controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aingeru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aingeru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aingeru 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.
Aingeru trying to control but Di Lodovico is working from the bottom.
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.
Di Lodovico managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aingeru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Di Lodovico managing to control the position.
Di Lodovico working a defensive guard but Aingeru passes into half guard.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain the position but Aingeru is very close to passing his half guard.
Aingeru wants to stand but Di Lodovico has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aingeru wants to take a breather but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Aingeru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Di Lodovico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aingeru is working away from the top position though.
Di Lodovico controlling the position for now.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Aingeru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Lodovico trying to control from the bottom.
Aingeru wants to take a breather but Di Lodovico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Aingeru swats away the attempt to clinch by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Di Lodovico breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Di Lodovico instigates a clinch.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Di Lodovico. #T3##BC2#
Di Lodovico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Aingeru.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aingeru is looking to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch.
Aingeru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Di Lodovico! But no joy.
Di Lodovico throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Di Lodovico's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Di Lodovico.
Josu Aingeru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aingeru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Lodovico. #CL#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico is trying to pull guard but Aingeru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
A short left from Aingeru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico scores with a shoulder strike.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Di Lodovico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Di Lodovico moves out of range as Aingeru strikes.
Di Lodovico digs a good body shot into Aingeru's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Aingeru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aingeru slips under a jab.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Di Lodovico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Di Lodovico looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Lodovico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aingeru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Di Lodovico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Aingeru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru doesn't manage to clinch there - Di Lodovico circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aingeru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Lodovico unleashes a big counter combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aingeru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Lodovico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
A jab lands there for Aingeru.
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Di Lodovico is avoiding it. #CL#
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Di Lodovico, pushing him back against the cage.
Di Lodovico working aggressively here.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aingeru after a bit of a struggle.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aingeru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Di Lodovico pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Lodovico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Di Lodovico blocks an 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Di Lodovico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aingeru walks away with a smile on his face. Di Lodovico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aingeru swings widly with a right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Di Lodovico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aingeru connects with a body shot that sends Di Lodovico's belly button to the back.
Di Lodovico circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Aingeru gets a clinch.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Lodovico can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Aingeru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.
Di Lodovico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aingeru finds it's way round the side to connect with Di Lodovico's head. #CL#
Di Lodovico gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Di Lodovico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru cracks Di Lodovico with a nice body shot.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Aingeru gets underhooks to prevent Di Lodovico's takedown attempt.
Di Lodovico presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Di Lodovico into the cage.#BC2#
Di Lodovico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Di Lodovico gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Di Lodovico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru tries to work over Di Lodovico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Di Lodovico pulls guard successfully.
Di Lodovico pulls Aingeru in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is looking for a triangle but Aingeru pushes his legs off easily.
Aingeru controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josu Aingeru 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Di Lodovico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Di Lodovico. No joy for Aingeru on that attempt.
Aingeru tries to clinch up
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Di Lodovico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Di Lodovico swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Lodovico's elbow.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aingeru just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Di Lodovico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch.
Di Lodovico throws a one two combo. #CL#
Aingeru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aingeru lands an uppercut.
Di Lodovico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Di Lodovico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru prevents the takedown attempt.
Di Lodovico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Aingeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru misses with some punches. #T3#
Di Lodovico is trying to drag Aingeru to the mat but Aingeru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Di Lodovico or not.
Di Lodovico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico looking to slow down the pace here.
Josu Aingeru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Lodovico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aingeru avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Di Lodovico tries to pull guard but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Di Lodovico tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Di Lodovico back against the cage.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aingeru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aingeru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josu Aingeru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aingeru, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josu Aingeru!
During a confident post fight interview, Josu Aingeru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Di Lodovico takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Di Lodovico misses its intended target.
Di Lodovico misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Di Lodovico takes one on the button.
Di Lodovico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Di Lodovico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Di Lodovico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di Lodovico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Di Lodovico 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Di Lodovico fails with a takedown attempt.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Di Lodovico darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico has Knox pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Di Lodovico swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Di Lodovico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Lodovico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Di Lodovico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Di Lodovico working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico is trying to stall.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Knox.
Knox is working Di Lodovico over against the cage.
A short left from Knox.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a left hand.
Di Lodovico swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knox pushes Di Lodovico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter punch.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Di Lodovico at a distance.
Di Lodovico throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Di Lodovico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Di Lodovico is breathing heavily.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Di Lodovico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Lodovico or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Lodovico tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox stuns Di Lodovico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Di Lodovico misses.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Knox drops Di Lodovico with a beautiful combination! Di Lodovico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Michelangelo Di Lodovico has been cut.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michelangelo Di Lodovico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Di Lodovico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a huge left! Di Lodovico is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knox isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Di Lodovico from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
A victorious Athos Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Aingeru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aingeru throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.#KD#
Aingeru drops Di Lodovico with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Di Lodovico looks back up at him and smiles so Aingeru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Di Lodovico is rocked!#KD#
Aingeru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Di Lodovico sprawling to the canvas! Di Lodovico rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aingeru finish him?!
Di Lodovico is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aingeru moves in close and cracks Di Lodovico with a massive right hand! Di Lodovico, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aingeru!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
After winning the bout, Josu Aingeru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Swango missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swango cracks Di Lodovico with a good jab.
Swango slips under a jab.
Di Lodovico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Lodovico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swango lands a nice looking body shot.
Swango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Di Lodovico.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Di Lodovico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swango moves away.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Di Lodovico backs off Swango throws a huge counter combo but Di Lodovico manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Di Lodovico.
Nice shot lands for Swango.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swango. #T1#
Di Lodovico missing with a left hand there. Swango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swango doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swango throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Swango cracks Di Lodovico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swango throws the left hand but Di Lodovico avoids the punch easily.
Di Lodovico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swango throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Swango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Lodovico.
Decent striking displayed by Swango there.
Swango swinging wildly here. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swango.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Lodovico dodges the punch combination from Swango.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico doesn't manage to clinch there - Swango circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Swango misses.
Di Lodovico scores with a hook to the body. Swango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swango throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Di Lodovico works Swango's body with a nice hook.
Di Lodovico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Di Lodovico is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Di Lodovico misses with a lunging right hand
and Swango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swango throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico cracks Swango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Di Lodovico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swango has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Swango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Di Lodovico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swango throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Di Lodovico slips a jab from Swango.
Di Lodovico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swango.
A big right from Swango misses.
Swango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a right hand to the body.
Swango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Di Lodovico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di Lodovico misses with an uppercut. Swango saw that one coming.
Swango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swango lands a jab to Di Lodovico's midsection.#T4#
Swango moves away from the strike by Di Lodovico.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Di Lodovicos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swango misses with a right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Swango gets tackled into the cage by Di Lodovico. Di Lodovico maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Di Lodovico misses with a double jab.
Di Lodovico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swango.
Di Lodovico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a single leg into guard. Swango didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Lodovico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Di Lodovico wants to pass the guard but Swango is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swango dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook.
It seemed like Swango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Swango lands an impressive looking overhand right. Di Lodovico doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Swango.
Di Lodovico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swango misses with a straight right.
Di Lodovico staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango is trying to stand.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the action in half guard but Swango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swango tries to kick Di Lodovico off but Di Lodovico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Swango is blocking nicely.
Di Lodovico is looking to stall here but Swango recovers full guard.
Swango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Lodovico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swango is keeping the position for now.
Di Lodovico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Lodovico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Di Lodovico stops Swango from standing up.
Di Lodovico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Di Lodovico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swango moves away.
Di Lodovico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Swango misses with a hook. Di Lodovico ducked under it nicely.
Swango misses with a straight left.
Di Lodovico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swango.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swango.
No joy there for Swango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Di Lodovico scores with a hook.
Di Lodovico dodges the punch combination from Swango.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swango.
The fighters circling - Swango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swango throws a jab when Di Lodovico was well out of range.#CL#
Di Lodovico clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Di Lodovico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Swango.
Di Lodovico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Di Lodovico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Swango clobbers Di Lodovico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Di Lodovico misses the shot to the body.
Swango looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Swango.
Di Lodovico shoots and misses
and Swango makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swango's corner calls for a 1-2. Swango obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Di Lodovico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango cracks a nice hook into Di Lodovico's ribs.
Jab, jab by Di Lodovico - just one landing.
Di Lodovico lands an overhand right.
Swango misses with a two punch combination.
Di Lodovico is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swango 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Swango throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico slips a jab from Swango.
Swango misses with an uppercut. Di Lodovico saw that one coming.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Swango misses.
Swango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swango throws a right hand that misses
and Swango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Di Lodovico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Swango tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Di Lodovico is in Swango's guard.
Di Lodovico won't allow Swango to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Di Lodovico passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Lodovico wants to control for a moment but Swango uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is working for a submission of some sort.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swango defends it well. #ES2#
Swango has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Di Lodovico is on him like a limpet, forcing Swango back against the cage.#T3#
Di Lodovico is working Swango over against the cage.
Swango lands with a right to the head.
Swango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Di Lodovico to work.
A short right from Swango.
Swango wants to break free but Di Lodovico has control.
Di Lodovico tries for a takedown but Swango manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Swango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Swango misses.
Di Lodovico moves out of range as Swango strikes.
Swango takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swango.
Di Lodovico wants to clinch.#T4##TD#
Di Lodovico throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swango was covering up waiting for the punch and Di Lodovico finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Di Lodovico wants to control from the top but Swango keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico won't allow Swango to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Lodovico distracts Swango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michael Swango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Di Lodovico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Swango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swango 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Di Lodovico throws a body punch but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Di Lodovico closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonya is refusing to be controlled, as Di Lodovico sits in half guard.
Di Lodovico wants to pass to mount but Gonya is defending the position.
Di Lodovico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonya sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonya is refusing to be controlled, as Di Lodovico sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Di Lodovico has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Di Lodovico lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Di Lodovico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Di Lodovico is looking to advance position but Gonya won't allow it.
Gonya wants to control but Di Lodovico is keeping busy.
Di Lodovico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gonya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Di Lodovico is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Di Lodovico scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Di Lodovico is working away from the top position though.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gonya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di Lodovico is looking to advance position but Gonya won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Di Lodovico connects with a nice short shot to Gonya's temple.
Di Lodovico seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Di Lodovico wants to control but Gonya is keeping him busy.
Gonya is looking to improve his position.
Di Lodovico wants to pass to mount but Gonya is defending the position.
Di Lodovico looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonya trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonya reaches up and holds on to Di Lodovico to control the position.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Gonya wriggling away. #T4#
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Di Lodovico looking to control but Gonya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonya is looking to improve his position but Di Lodovico isn't that keen on the idea.
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonya tries to lock up and control but Di Lodovico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Di Lodovico landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gonya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico swings for the body but Gonya moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gonya misses its intended target.
Di Lodovico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonya misses with a wild combination.
Gonya slips under a jab from Di Lodovico.#TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Di Lodovico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya tries to roll over but Di Lodovico keeps him under control.#T1#
Gonya is controlling Di Lodovico's trapped leg to prevent Di Lodovico from advancing to side control.
Gonya wants to control the action here but instead Di Lodovico manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonya is bucking up trying to escape but Di Lodovico cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonya tries to hold on but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonya tries to reverse the position but Di Lodovico maintains control.#T2#
Gonya wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.#SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonya is having none of it. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonya is having none of it.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Gonya is having none of it.
Di Lodovico controlling his opponent. #T3#
Gonya is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Di Lodovico has taken his back.
Di Lodovico is hanging on to Gonya's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gonya is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 21
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Di Lodovico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Di Lodovico is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Di Lodovico misses the target. #CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and pushes Di Lodovico back into the cage.
Di Lodovico trying to control the position but instead, Atunes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Di Lodovico into the cage.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes presses Di Lodovico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Di Lodovico wants to get back to striking at distance but Atunes won't allow it.
Atunes gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Di Lodovico prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Di Lodovico is trying to pull guard but Atunes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Di Lodovico - that landed with a thud.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atunes as Di Lodovico tries to tie him up.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Di Lodovico is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Di Lodovico tries to pull guard but Atunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico pushes Atunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes tries a body shot but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Di Lodovico tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Di Lodovico back against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes just leaning against Di Lodovico, taking a breather.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Lodovico's efforts to push away.
Di Lodovico is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Di Lodovico is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Di Lodovicos head.
Di Lodovico is trying to stall.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Di Lodovico tries to stall but Atunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Di Lodovico stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Di Lodovico jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atunes walks away with a smile on his face. Di Lodovico gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Di Lodovico slips under a jab from Atunes.
Di Lodovico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edison Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Lodovico looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Di Lodovico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Di Lodovico off the cage and back into range.
Atunes lands a head kick. Di Lodovico smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Di Lodovico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Lodovico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Di Lodovico.
Atunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Di Lodovico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Lodovico moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Lodovico shoots in and drives through. Atunes sprawls well.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Di Lodovico throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Di Lodovico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Di Lodovico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Atunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Di Lodovico's head backwards.
Di Lodovico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes lunges at Di Lodovico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Di Lodovico's hand.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Di Lodovico saw it coming and moves away.
Di Lodovico seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Lodovico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Di Lodovico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Atunes misses #TD#
so Di Lodovico counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes wants to stand and escape but Di Lodovico is having none of it. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Lodovico looking to sit in guard and control but Atunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Atunes is looking to stand up but Di Lodovico won't let him.
Atunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Di Lodovico is trying to keep Atunes in close.
Di Lodovico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position but Atunes postures up. #T3#
Atunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Di Lodovico is trying to keep Atunes in close.
Atunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Di Lodovico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atunes is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Di Lodovico off the cage and back into range.
Di Lodovico swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Lodovico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes digs a good body shot into Di Lodovico's ribs.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Di Lodovico lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Di Lodovico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atunes! #CL2#
Atunes rushes Di Lodovico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Di Lodovico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Di Lodovico presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Di Lodovico manages to break the clinch.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Di Lodovico misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Di Lodovico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Lodovico.
Atunes misses with a right hand #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico wants to pass the guard but Atunes is defending well.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Di Lodovico has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Di Lodovico is looking to advance position but Atunes won't allow it.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance.
Atunes wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Di Lodovico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Di Lodovico is keen to just control but Atunes is a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
Di Lodovico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Atunes punishes Di Lodovico's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Di Lodovico.
As Atunes tries to get set, Di Lodovico tries to push him back and clinch up but Atunes manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Di Lodovico.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged Di Lodovico in a clinch.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Di Lodovico controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Di Lodovico.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Atunes.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Di Lodovico throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Edison Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Di Lodovico is keeping busy.
Di Lodovico throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico throws a head punch that misses.
Di Lodovico lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes gets through Di Lodovico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Di Lodovico back against the cage.
Atunes is leaning against Di Lodovico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Di Lodovico takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edison Atunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atunes digs a right hand into Di Lodovico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Di Lodovico's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edison Atunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atunes 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Atunes!

Event: Some 33: Lodovico - Tyler
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Tyler tried to score with a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Di Lodovico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler throws a body punch but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Di Lodovico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Di Lodovico throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
A left lands for Di Lodovico.
Tyler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Di Lodovico tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Di Lodovico circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Di Lodovico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Di Lodovico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a body punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Di Lodovico checks a leg kick.
Tyler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyler!
You can see the frustration on Tyler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Di Lodovico moves into full mount!
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyler for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Di Lodovico with a couple of short strikes.
Di Lodovico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyler's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Di Lodovico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Di Lodovico has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Di Lodovico continues to stall.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Tyler wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico landing strikes from the mount and Tyler is in trouble!
Di Lodovico prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Tyler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Di Lodovico prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Lodovico throwing strikes here but Tyler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Di Lodovico content just to control the position here.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tyler is trying to stand up.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Di Lodovico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Di Lodovico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyler wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Di Lodovico throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tyler because Di Lodovico loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyler is having none of it.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it. #T8#
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has hold of Tyler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Di Lodovico's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Di Lodovico wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Lodovico controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico 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#
Di Lodovico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyler.
A good leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Tyler.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Di Lodovico. Beautiful body shot.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyler is trying to defend but Di Lodovico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely. #T1#
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Di Lodovico looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Tyler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount.
Di Lodovico avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.#T2#
Tyler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Di Lodovico there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Tyler tries to reverse the position but Di Lodovico maintains control.
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
More hug and hope from Di Lodovico.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Lodovico throwing strikes but Tyler recovers to half guard. A much better position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyler defends it well.
Di Lodovico not doing much here.
Di Lodovico trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it. #T5#
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Di Lodovico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. Di Lodovico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyler.
Tyler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a combination #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T6#
Di Lodovico throws a strike but Tyler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Lodovico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Di Lodovico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the guard.
Di Lodovico passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T7#
Di Lodovico has knee on belly momentarily but Tyler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Di Lodovico wants to pass to mount but Tyler is defending the position.
Di Lodovico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Di Lodovico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
Di Lodovico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though. #T9#
Di Lodovico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Di Lodovico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler walks into a straight right hand from Di Lodovico.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
Tyler wants to clinch up but Di Lodovico keeps it at a distance.
Di Lodovico drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Di Lodovico checks it
and Di Lodovico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it well.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler 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.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Di Lodovico cracks Tyler with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Di Lodovico is working to tighten his grip on Tyler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tyler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Di Lodovico is really squeezing tight and eventually Tyler passes out! Di Lodovico breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Some 30: Lodovico - Floyd
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Di Lodovico takes one on the button.
Floyd misses with a looping left.
Di Lodovico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico attempts a counter takedown but Floyd avoids it well and moves away.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Fred Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Di Lodovico.
Floyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Lodovico swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Floyd.
Floyd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it well.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Floyd.
Di Lodovico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd throws an off balance right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Di Lodovico slips under a jab from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Di Lodovico in his tracks.
Floyd lands with a right hand.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Floyd throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Floyd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Floyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Floyd lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Floyd.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Floyd is predictable there
enabling Di Lodovico to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Floyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Di Lodovico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Floyd throws a big shot that misses.
Floyd misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Floyd misses with a straight right. #TD#
Floyd tries to sprawl but Di Lodovico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico trying to pass the guard but Floyd defending well.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Floyd wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Floyd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Floyd trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here.#T3#
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Di Lodovico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Floyd is looking to control Di Lodovico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Floyd avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but Floyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Di Lodovico to get the leverage.
Floyd trying to hold on to Di Lodovico's head to control him but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Floyd!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Floyd wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working for a submission but Floyd is keeping him at bay.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it.
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking to secure an arm triangle but Floyd defends it well.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Di Lodovico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Floyd for as long as he can get away with.
Di Lodovico misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Floyd tries to lock up and control but Di Lodovico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount.
Floyd tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Floyd has given up his back here. Will Di Lodovico look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Lodovico throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T6#
Floyd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Di Lodovico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Di Lodovico is keen to just control but Floyd is a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd is looking to get to half guard.
Floyd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Di Lodovico. #T7#
Di Lodovico trying to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Floyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Floyd wants to control but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Floyd is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Di Lodovico has taken his back.
Di Lodovico trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has managed to slip his arm under Floyd's chin. This could be all over... yep, Floyd is tapping out! Submission win for Di Lodovico.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Some 27: Lodovico - Jackson
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Di Lodovico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Di Lodovico misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Di Lodovico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Di Lodovico to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson is trying to keep Di Lodovico in close. #T1#
Di Lodovico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Di Lodovico cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Di Lodovico just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Di Lodovico has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Di Lodovico fails to land.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Di Lodovico has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Di Lodovico working aggressively here.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Lodovico's elbow.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Di Lodovico scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Di Lodovico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Di Lodovico goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Di Lodovico rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#T5#
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Lodovico working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Di Lodovico has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Di Lodovico controlling the positon.
Di Lodovico trying to control.#SUB#
Jackson has hold of Di Lodovico's leg, trying to break free but it's let Di Lodovico lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jackson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Di Lodovico throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Some 24: Lodovico - Westcutt
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1##TD#
Di Lodovico gets the takedown into side control.
Di Lodovico passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Westcutt!
Westcutt is looking to get to half guard.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Westcutt is looking to get to half guard.
Di Lodovico wants to take Westcutt's back but he can't do it this time.
Westcutt can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westcutt wants to control but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westcutt is looking to improve his position but Di Lodovico isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Di Lodovico looking to control but Westcutt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Westcutt is trying to escape the mount.
Westcutt wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Westcutt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Westcutt is looking for a sweep. Di Lodovico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Westcutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Lodovico pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Di Lodovico seems to be looking for submissions.
Westcutt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Westcutt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Di Lodovico escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Di Lodovico!
Di Lodovico controls the position.
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Westcutt for as long as he can get away with.
Di Lodovico wants to control but Westcutt is keeping him busy.
Westcutt is trying to control Di Lodovico's posture but Di Lodovico avoids it. #T3#
Di Lodovico trying to control the action but Westcutt is working from the bottom.
Di Lodovico working away.
Di Lodovico wants to control but Westcutt is keeping him busy.
Westcutt is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Di Lodovico is looking to take a break and control but Westcutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Di Lodovico goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Westcutt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Di Lodovico but great work by Westcutt.#T4##SUB2#
Westcutt tries for a kimura but Di Lodovico is defending well.
Di Lodovico wants to control but Westcutt postures up.
Di Lodovico tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Westcutt tries for a kimura but Di Lodovico is defending well. #SUB2#
Westcutt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Westcutt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Di Lodovico, who protects the arm well. #T5##SUB2#
Westcutt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Di Lodovico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Westcutt is trying to work for a kimura but Di Lodovico is defending well.
Di Lodovico wants to improve his position but Westcutt is controlling well. #SUB2#
Westcutt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Di Lodovico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Lodovico is on top in guard. #REVR#
Di Lodovico passes Westcutt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Di Lodovico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Westcutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Lodovico pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Di Lodovico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Di Lodovico wants to free his trapped foot but Westcutt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Westcutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Lodovico pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back.
Westcutt is staying active underneath Di Lodovico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Westcutt's attempts to control the position.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Westcutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di Lodovico tries to pass to full mount but Westcutt defends it.
Westcutt trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westcutt tries to clinch up#TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown. Westcutt fights it but they end up in guard. #T9##SUB#
Di Lodovico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Di Lodovico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Di Lodovico passes Westcutt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westcutt is refusing to be controlled, as Di Lodovico sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Westcutt actively working from the bottom here.
Westcutt is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Di Lodovico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westcutt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Westcutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Di Lodovico circles away.
Westcutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Di Lodovico drives through and clinches with Westcutt against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westcutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Di Lodovico to keep the fight standing.
Di Lodovico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Westcutt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Di Lodovico walks away with a smile on his face. Westcutt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Di Lodovico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Westcutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Di Lodovico to keep the fight standing.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Westcutt.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain a safe position but Westcutt gets an underhook and turns Di Lodovico into the cage.
Westcutt fails to pull guard. #TD#
Di Lodovico is trying to trip Westcutt. He has hold of a leg but Westcutt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Di Lodovico persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Westcutt has an active guard here but Di Lodovico has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Westcutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di Lodovico trying to control the action but Westcutt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Westcutt actively working from the bottom here.
Di Lodovico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westcutt can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB2#
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back.
Di Lodovico wants to free his trapped foot but Westcutt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westcutt is looking to improve his position.
Di Lodovico wants to free his trapped foot but Westcutt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Westcutt looking for subs from the bottom but Di Lodovico mounts him!
Di Lodovico tries to control but Westcutt wriggling away. #T3#
Westcutt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine from mount but Westcutt is having none of it.
Westcutt is desperately trying to improve his position but Di Lodovico has a good base and remains in mount.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westcutt is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Di Lodovico jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Westcutt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Westcutt and Di Lodovico has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Di Lodovico advances to mount.
Westcutt is desperately trying to improve his position but Di Lodovico has a good base and remains in mount.
Di Lodovico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Westcutt is looking to escape.
Westcutt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Westcutt looking to pass the guard.
Di Lodovico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T5#
Westcutt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Westcutt actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Westcutt actively working from the bottom here.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Westcutt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westcutt is holding on for now.
Westcutt tries to roll over but Di Lodovico keeps him under control.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Westcutt's attempts to control the position.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Di Lodovico trying to control the pace.
Di Lodovico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Westcutt! #SUB#
Di Lodovico has hold of Westcutt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Westcutt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Di Lodovico avoids the attempt from Westcutt to control.#T7#
Di Lodovico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Westcutt is looking to escape.
Westcutt is trying desperately to improve position.
Westcutt tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Lodovico takes Westcutt's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Westcutt is in trouble. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working for the choke.
Di Lodovico keeps control of the position as Westcutt tries to break free.
Di Lodovico struggling to keep hold of the position.
Di Lodovico biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for the RNC. #T9#
Di Lodovico struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is persistently looking for the submission but Westcutt is defending it well.
Di Lodovico is riding his opponent, not letting Westcutt buck him off.
Di Lodovico is not going to allow Westcutt to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Lodovico trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Westcutt gets a clinch. #TD#
Di Lodovico tightens his grip and picks Westcutt up, before dumping him to the ground. Westcutt manages to land in guard.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Westcutt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Westcutt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Di Lodovico uses it to pass to side control.
Westcutt is not content to let Di Lodovico control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westcutt tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Di Lodovico staying calm.
Di Lodovico trying to control the position but Westcutt is working away.
Westcutt tries to buck Di Lodovico off but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Di Lodovico works to advance to full mount. Westcutt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Westcutt regains half guard.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westcutt is refusing to be controlled, as Di Lodovico sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Di Lodovico is really struggling to control Westcutt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Di Lodovico is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Westcutt actively working from the bottom here.
Di Lodovico passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Di Lodovico fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has hold of Westcutt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Westcutt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Di Lodovico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Westcutt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Westcutt gets back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westcutt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Di Lodovico wants to take a breather but Westcutt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Westcutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Lodovico pulls his head out easily.
Westcutt wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Di Lodovico uses his free foot to push down on Westcutt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Westcutt.
Di Lodovico prevents Westcutt from getting the reversal.#T5#
Di Lodovico controlling his opponent.
Westcutt gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Westcutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westcutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Lodovico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westcutt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Westcutt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westcutt is holding on for now.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here.
Westcutt is looking to get back to full guard here but Di Lodovico has managed to pass to side control instead.#T6#
Di Lodovico working away.
Westcutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westcutt is not content to let Di Lodovico control the position.
Westcutt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Di Lodovico wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blake Westcutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Di Lodovico advances to full mount.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Westcutt wriggling away.
Westcutt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Di Lodovico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Westcutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Lodovico pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Westcutt wants to get back to full guard but Di Lodovico has passed into side control.
Westcutt is looking to regain half guard here but Di Lodovico keeps moving and retains side control.
Westcutt stops Di Lodovico from passing to mount.
Westcutt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Westcutt is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Westcutt looking for a sweep but Di Lodovico has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Westcutt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Di Lodovico. What's that going to do exactly?
Westcutt is trying desperately to improve position.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Di Lodovico 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico!

Michelangelo Di Lodovico wins by unanimous decision!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Some 21: Jackson - di Lodovico
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Di Lodovico cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Di Lodovico shoots and misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Di Lodovico blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Di Lodovico or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Akoni Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico.#T1#
Di Lodovico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Akoni Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Lodovico scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Di Lodovico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Di Lodovico is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Jackson is looking to control Di Lodovico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Di Lodovico passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Di Lodovico looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Di Lodovico extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Di Lodovico!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico is the new middleweight champion!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Some 19: Kaiba - Wooston
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Tyler. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the guard.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Di Lodovico is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Di Lodovico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tyler is controlling Di Lodovico's posture.
Di Lodovico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Di Lodovico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Di Lodovico takes it in his stride.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler! #T2#
Di Lodovico avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico content just to control the position here.
Tyler is desperately trying to improve his position but Di Lodovico has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Tyler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Tyler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler can't escape the position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico goes for an armbar but Tyler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyler. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Tyler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Di Lodovico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Di Lodovico working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Di Lodovico trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Di Lodovico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tyler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Di Lodovico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Di Lodovico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Di Lodovico! #REVR#
Di Lodovico is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Di Lodovico politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Di Lodovico prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Di Lodovico tries for a kimura but Tyler is defending well.
Tyler wants to control but Di Lodovico postures up.#T6#
Di Lodovico wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Di Lodovico controlling the position. #T7#
Di Lodovico's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico works to advance to full mount. Tyler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Di Lodovico looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Di Lodovico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Lodovico wants to take Tyler's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has control of Tyler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tyler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB#
Di Lodovico goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tyler is on top in guard. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tyler frees his head nicely. Oh but Di Lodovico has switched to an armbar! Tyler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
After winning the bout, Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Some 16: Dawoud - Kaiba
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Di Lodovico darts in and clinches Floyd up against the cage.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Di Lodovico scores with a shot to the side of Floyd's head.
A head punch on the inside from Floyd fails to land.
Di Lodovico blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico scores with a shoulder strike.
Di Lodovico blocking some punches.
Di Lodovico tries to throw a body punch but Floyd avoids it by throwing Di Lodovico back against the cage.
Floyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Floyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Floyd as the two fighters clinch.
Floyd lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Lodovico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Di Lodovico works on Floyd's body with a couple of short punches.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Di Lodovicos head.
Floyd has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Floyd.
I was talking to Floyd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Lodovico's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Di Lodovico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floyd gets underhooks to prevent Di Lodovico's takedown attempt.
Floyd has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Di Lodovico.#TD2#
Di Lodovico has hold of one of Floyd's legs. Floyd is fighting the takedown attempt but Di Lodovico gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Di Lodovico is stalling in the full guard.
Floyd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Di Lodovico puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Floyd tries to get to full guard but Di Lodovico has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Floyd is just riding it out for now. Di Lodovico eventually gives up the hold.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Lodovico on the ground.#T2#
Floyd trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but Floyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Di Lodovico to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Di Lodovico is trying to work for a kimura but Floyd is defending well. #T3#
Floyd wants to sweep but Di Lodovico has passed to side control!
Di Lodovico controlling the position.
Floyd tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Di Lodovico easily slips into full mount!
Floyd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Floyd wants to control but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Di Lodovico looking to control but Floyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Floyd is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4##SUB2#
Di Lodovico looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Floyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Floyd tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away. #SUB2#
Floyd tries to improve his position but Di Lodovico has taken his back! Di Lodovico has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Floyd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Di Lodovico pushes Floyd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Some 14: Jones - Lyon
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Lumino misses with a body punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Di Lodovico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Lumino tries to keep at a distance but Di Lodovico has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lumino has a couple of punches blocked by Di Lodovico.
A right hook to the body lands for Di Lodovico.
Good body shot from Di Lodovico.
Lumino tries to pull guard but Di Lodovico forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lumino has been working on his balance at Rio Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico pushes Lumino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Di Lodovico as the two fighters clinch.
Lumino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Lumino is fighting off a takedown attempt but Di Lodovico is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lumino to the mat. Lumino regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lumino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Di Lodovico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Lodovico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Lumino is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lumino gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lumino tries to reverse the position but Di Lodovico maintains control.
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Di Lodovico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Lumino regains half guard.
Di Lodovico takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Di Lodovico is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Lumino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Di Lodovico fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Di Lodovico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lumino has given up his back. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lumino is defending well but eventually Di Lodovico manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lumino has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
An out of breath Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Some 12
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Rishkinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rishkinov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Di Lodovico's legs.
Rishkinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Di Lodovico down.
Di Lodovico tries to improve position but can't.
Di Lodovico manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Di Lodovico has control of the leg.
Rishkinov keeps trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Di Lodovico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Di Lodovico tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Rishkinov has his foot on Di Lodovico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Di Lodovico works his way back into a safe position though.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Di Lodovico won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Di Lodovico stays in close to Rishkinov's body and controls the position.
Di Lodovico slips nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Di Lodovico trying to pass the guard but Rishkinov defending well.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.
Di Lodovico wants to pass to mount but Rishkinov is defending the position. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Di Lodovico is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov striking off his back but it's not causing Di Lodovico any problems.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rishkinov working for a triangle but Di Lodovico defends it easily.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Di Lodovico's guard. #REVB#
Di Lodovico trying to control the position.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Di Lodovico is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rishkinov is still trying to improve position.
Di Lodovico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Di Lodovico wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Di Lodovico's guard.
Di Lodovico is trying to control but Rishkinov manages to pass to mount!
Rishkinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Di Lodovico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Di Lodovico tries to lock up and control but Rishkinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Rishkinov landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Di Lodovico can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rishkinov is landing with some decent strikes but Di Lodovico is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rishkinov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes but Di Lodovico is staying in there.
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 nice elbow there by Rishkinov.
Di Lodovico wants to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Di Lodovico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Di Lodovico is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rishkinov wants to control the pace but Di Lodovico is squirming around nicely.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.
Rishkinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Di Lodovico hang on?#T5#
Di Lodovico taking shots to the head.
Rishkinov landing punches.
Di Lodovico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Di Lodovico's guard. #REVB#
Di Lodovico keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Di Lodovico has wrist control.
Di Lodovico trying to control the position.
Di Lodovico keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rishkinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T6#
Di Lodovico trying to control the position.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Di Lodovico looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rishkinov slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Di Lodovico.#SUB#
Di Lodovico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov postures up and lands a big shot to Di Lodovico's brow.
Di Lodovico has momentary wrist control but Rishkinov slips an elbow through the middle.#T7#
Rishkinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Di Lodovico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Lodovico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Lodovico keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Di Lodovico trying to control the position.
Di Lodovico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Di Lodovico is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Di Lodovico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Di Lodovico tries to pass.
Di Lodovico stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Di Lodovico from controlling successfully.
Di Lodovico is pushing down on Rishkinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rishkinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Di Lodovico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rishkinov is pressing down on Di Lodovico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Di Lodovico preventing the sweep.
Di Lodovico trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Rishkinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Di Lodovico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rishkinov is keeping the position for now.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but instead Di Lodovico has moved into half guard.
Rishkinov gets back to full guard.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Di Lodovico pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Rishkinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Di Lodovico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Di Lodovico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Rishkinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Di Lodovico defends it.
Di Lodovico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Di Lodovico is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov prevents Di Lodovico from improving his position.
Di Lodovico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov trying to mount his opponent but Di Lodovico defends it.
Di Lodovico gets back to full guard. #T1#
Di Lodovico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Di Lodovico blocks nicely.
Rishkinov being controlled here momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rishkinov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rishkinov working some strikes from top position.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov trying to control but Di Lodovico is working from the bottom.
Di Lodovico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Di Lodovico keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov advances position into side control!
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rishkinov scoring with punches from side control.
Di Lodovico can't do much from the bottom here.
Di Lodovico sneaks back into half guard.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Di Lodovico's head. #T3#
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Di Lodovico is controlling Rishkinov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Di Lodovico is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Di Lodovico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Di Lodovico wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Di Lodovico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Di Lodovico looking to control.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Di Lodovico is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Di Lodovico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rishkinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Di Lodovico looking for a sweep. Not yet Di Lodovico, not yet.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov works over Di Lodovico with some ground and pound from guard.
Di Lodovico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Rishkinov postures up in Di Lodovico's guard and throws a big left but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Lodovico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rishkinov pushes down on Di Lodovico's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T5#
Di Lodovico won't allow Rishkinov to pass to mount.
Rishkinov is breathing heavily.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Di Lodovico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rishkinov trying to mount his opponent but Di Lodovico defends it.
Di Lodovico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov. #T6#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rishkinov lands a nice short elbow.
Di Lodovico makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Di Lodovico.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Di Lodovico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Di Lodovico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rishkinov postures up and lands a big shot to Di Lodovico's brow.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Di Lodovico is keeping the position.
Di Lodovico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Di Lodovico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Di Lodovico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Rishkinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Di Lodovico manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Di Lodovico wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
Di Lodovico has momentary wrist control but Rishkinov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Di Lodovico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Di Lodovico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rishkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Di Lodovico's guard. #T8#
Di Lodovico has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rishkinov working Di Lodovico over with strikes. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Di Lodovico defends it well.
Rishkinov wants to control but Di Lodovico is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Di Lodovico is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Di Lodovico is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to pass to mount but Di Lodovico is defending the position.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9##SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for submissions off his back.
Rishkinov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Di Lodovico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rishkinov 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Serhey Rishkinov!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Serhey Rishkinov!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Serhey Rishkinov!

Serhey Rishkinov wins by unanimous decision!
Serhey Rishkinov 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: GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Di Lodovico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Howard.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brice Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard misses the jab.
Di Lodovico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here. #T1#
Let's hope that Di Lodovico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Di Lodovico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard is trying to stand.
Howard's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Howard is staying active underneath Di Lodovico, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Di Lodovico passes to full mount!
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Lodovico on the ground.
Di Lodovico is looking to work his way around to Howard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Di Lodovico is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Howard is in real trouble.
Di Lodovico trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howard doesn't escape. #T3#
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but Di Lodovico has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Di Lodovico has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Di Lodovico has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Howard is trying to defend against the choke here but Di Lodovico has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Di Lodovico Tightens the hold and Howard taps out furiously! Di Lodovico displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
A relieved looking Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Brice Howard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hoping I gave the fans what they wanted. I do apologize, it was his night, not mine. The better man won tonight. But I'll be back! I'll keep training and working, so I can get back in here and put on a show for all of you! Thank you!'.

Event: GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Di Lodovico connects with a right hand. Whittaker shakes it off.
Whittaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Lodovico.
Whittaker throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Di Lodovico counters with a single leg into guard. Whittaker didn't expect that.
Di Lodovico is standing up over Whittaker. Whittaker looks to escape but Di Lodovico dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Di Lodovico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Whittaker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
A victorious Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GR 3: Peterson vs Cobzone
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Voronov has Di Lodovico up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Di Lodovico blocks with his arms.
Voronov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Voronov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Voronov.
Voronov is stalling here.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voronov throws an elbow but misses.
Voronov blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voronov lands a knee to the head.
Come on Voronov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Voronov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voronov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michelangelo Di Lodovico has been cut.
Voronov's coach down at VenDettaGYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voronov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Di Lodovico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Voronov has Di Lodovico pressed against the cage, preventing Di Lodovico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown.
Di Lodovico is trying to maintain a safe position but Voronov gets an underhook and turns Di Lodovico into the cage.
Voronov misses with an elbow strike.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voronov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronov wants to stall.
Di Lodovico is trying to push Voronov away but Voronov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voronov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Di Lodovico is working Voronov over against the cage.
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voronov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Di Lodovico is trying to drag Voronov to the mat but Voronov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Voronov digs a right hand underneath Di Lodovico's ribcage. Di Lodovico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Di Lodovico misses with the head strike. #T2#
Voronov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voronov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
Di Lodovico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Di Lodovico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Di Lodovico has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Di Lodovico leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
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!
Di Lodovico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Voronov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Voronov blocks it.
Voronov has Di Lodovico pressed against the cage, preventing Di Lodovico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
Voronov is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Di Lodovico takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voronov is struggling to control the position.
Voronov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Di Lodovico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voronov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Di Lodovico swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Di Lodovico taking a breather.
Voronov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Di Lodovico can't break the clinch.
Voronov landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Voronov avoiding damage.
Voronov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
Di Lodovico is looking to break free of the clinch but Voronov has double underhooks.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico is trying to push Voronov away but Voronov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voronov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voronov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voronov obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voronov blocks an uppercut.
Di Lodovico takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michelangelo Di Lodovico'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.
#R2#
Voronov wants to clinch up but Di Lodovico keeps it at a distance.
Voronov tries to clinch but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Di Lodovico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Lodovico keeps the fight on the outside.
Di Lodovico throwing a counter right hand but Voronov manages to avoid it.
Voronov wants to clinch.
Voronov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Voronov moves into range and clinches up with Di Lodovico.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Voronov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voronov blocks an uppercut.
Voronov stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Voronov.
Voronov throws a head punch that misses.
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Voronov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voronov connects with a knee to the head.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Di Lodovico's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Di Lodovico.
Voronov with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!#T2#
Voronov lands a knee to the head.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voronov jerks Di Lodovico's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Di Lodovico drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Voronov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Voronov because Di Lodovico was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Andrei Voronov!
Andrei Voronov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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