Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Halstenberg gets caught flat footed, as Yoshida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Yoshida pushing down on Halstenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halstenberg is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Halstenberg defends it.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida misses with a takedown
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halstenberg as he avoids it easily.
Halstenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida wants to clinch.#T3#
Halstenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshida won't allow Halstenberg to get back to his feet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yoshida manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Yoshida 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.
Halstenberg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yoshida manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Halstenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Halstenberg misses.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Halstenberg is having none of it.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Halstenberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yoshida wakes up just in time to hear Halstenberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-21 -Morris Vs Tud 3
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Foster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanderwiel doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Foster tries to circle away but Vanderwiel has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Vanderwiel's defenses.
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanderwiel avoids the head kick by Foster.
Vanderwiel takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Vanderwiel is rocked!
Foster looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Foster backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Vanderwiel's temple! It sends Vanderwiel violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Foster celebrates and the doctors try to help Vanderwiel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Vince Foster!
A victorious Vince Foster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcala to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yoshida gets control of Alcala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Alcala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alcala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida tries to clinch
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Alcala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcala connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Alcala gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Alcala manages to retain guard.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida advances to half guard.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Alcala looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Alcala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcala continues to drive forward.
Alcala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcala sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Yoshida 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.
Yoshida stops Alcala from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Yoshida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Yoshida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yoshida stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yoshida scores with a takedown into Alcala's guard.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Yoshida is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alcala is keeping the position.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alcala for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Alcala pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alcala is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Alcala stands up and waves to Yoshida to follow him.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala feints a jab promting Yoshida to slip. Alcala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alcala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Yoshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Alcala drops Yoshida with a beautiful combination! Yoshida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alcala is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida drops his hands for a split second and Alcala immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Yoshida face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Alcala follows up with a right hand that knocks Yoshida into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Alcala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Alcala waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
One pushes Vanderwiel up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards One's brow.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One leaning against his opponent.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One working aggressively here.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but One leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee to the head.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Vanderwiel is blocking nicely.
Vanderwiel lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
Vanderwiel struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vanderwiel throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One misses with a knee strike.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One is stalling here.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One gets through Vanderwiel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands with a right to the head.
Vanderwiel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One prevents a body shot from Vanderwiel.
One letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanderwiel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Vanderwiel throws a head punch that misses.
Vanderwiel lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanderwiel is keeping busy.
One creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Vanderwiel to work.
A short uppercut from One.
Vanderwiel swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanderwiel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
One stalling against the cage.
A short right from One on the inside.
A hook to the body from One. #T3#
One has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanderwiel blocks it with crossed arms.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One avoids the elbow strike from Vanderwiel, against the cage.
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanderwiel just leaning against One, taking a breather.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chosen One has been cut.
One tries to stall but Vanderwiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderwiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
One tries to stall but Vanderwiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderwiel tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Vanderwiel back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanderwiel. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee strike.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
One lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards One's brow.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
One dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One stalling in the clinch but Vanderwiel improves position.
One stalling in the clinch.
One slowing the pace effectively.
One taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chosen One.#CL#
One darts in and clinches Vanderwiel up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosen One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chosen One's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
One moves into the clinch successfully.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
Vanderwiel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One lands a left hand.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanderwiel.
One has Vanderwiel pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
One lands an elbow inside that Vanderwiel shrugs off.
One trying to land knees to the body.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but One leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
Vanderwiel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
One pushes Vanderwiel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vanderwiel scores with a nice hook to the head.
One blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
One taking a breather.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderwiel can do to turn this around?
A short left from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vanderwiel has his back to the cage.
Vanderwiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderwiel slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by One.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as One tries to tie him up.
One is looking to control Vanderwiel's arms but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
Vanderwiel scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee to the head.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage. #T3#
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but One blocks with his arms.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One lands a damaging elbow.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
One lands a left hand.
Vanderwiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanderwiel looking to throw knees to the head but One is blocking nicely.
Vanderwiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanderwiel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanderwiels head. #ROC#
Vanderwiel is rocked!
One creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vanderwiel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vanderwiel drops to his knees and One pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosen One!
Chosen One seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Viteazul closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Viteazul can't get the takedown.
Viteazul looking for a takedown.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Viteazul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.#CL#
Rose clinches up with Viteazul and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Viteazul is trying to trip Rose. He has hold of a leg but Rose is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Viteazul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Viteazul looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Viteazul wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Viteazul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Viteazul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Viteazul works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Viteazul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Viteazul has gone for a leg lock! Rose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Viteazul's guard.#REVR#
Rose stops Viteazul from standing up.
Rose looking to pass the guard.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rose prevents Viteazul from getting back to his feet.
Rose stays in close to Viteazul's body and controls the position.
Rose trying to control but Viteazul is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Viteazul fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Viteazul rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Viteazul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rose prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. #TD2#
Viteazul has picked Rose up - he's going for a ride! Viteazul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Rose manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viteazul keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Viteazul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Viteazul has clasped his hands together around Rose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Viteazul tries to score with some ground and pound. Rose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viteazul working the strikes but Rose uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Viteazul lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Viteazul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rose is controlling Viteazul's trapped leg to prevent Viteazul from advancing to side control.#T4#
Viteazul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Rose is in trouble now - Viteazul has advanced to mount!
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul thowing shots but they're missing.
Viteazul is landing with some decent strikes but Rose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Viteazul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Viteazul clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Viteazul. #TD2#
Viteazul has hold of one of Rose's legs. Rose is fighting the takedown attempt but Viteazul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viteazul looking to pass the guard.
Viteazul is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.
Viteazul wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.
Viteazul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viteazul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Viteazul is looking to pass into half guard but Rose pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rose is in guard.#REVR#
Rose content to stall in guard here.
Rose prevents Viteazul from getting back to his feet.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Viteazul is proving hard to escape from.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose wants to control from the top but Viteazul keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Viteazul drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut.
Viteazul is looking for a takedown.
Viteazul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Viteazul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.
Rose tries a body shot but Viteazul blocks it.
Viteazul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Viteazul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD2#
Viteazul has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Viteazul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Viteazul dives into Rose's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Viteazul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viteazul is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Viteazul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut.
Viteazul tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Viteazul prevents a body shot from Rose.
Viteazul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viteazul goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Viteazul tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Viteazul tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it. #CL2#
Viteazul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viteazul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viteazul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viteazul is breathing heavily.
Viteazul blocking some punches.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viteazul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Viteazul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Viteazul. #TD2#
Viteazul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rose is trying to keep an underhook but Viteazul manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rose manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Viteazul clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Viteazul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viteazul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viteazul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viteazul.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viteazul working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Viteazul advances to half guard.
Viteazul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viteazul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Viteazul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Viteazul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viteazul.
Viteazul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viteazul lands a nice short elbow.
Viteazul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viteazul thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Viteazul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viteazul wants a takedown.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viteazul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Hannibal Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Viteazul lands a takedown into guard.
Viteazul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viteazul is controlling him.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
Viteazul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mihai Viteazul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viteazul throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viteazul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Viteazul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Viteazul rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Viteazul avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Viteazul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Viteazul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hannibal Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihai Viteazul.
Viteazul blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Viteazul gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hannibal Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viteazul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viteazul with the ground and pound but Rose uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throwing strikes but missing.
Viteazul throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Viteazul postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Viteazul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viteazul. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rose tries to keep at a distance but Viteazul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rose stops a takedown attempt from Viteazul.
Viteazul is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viteazul wants a takedown.
Mihai Viteazul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viteazul struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mihai Viteazul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hannibal Rose!
A relieved looking Hannibal Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Horowich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Horowich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Horowich blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horowich backwards.
Horowich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Horowich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horowich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horowich. #T1#
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horowichs head.
Horowich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Horowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida gets through Horowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida works on Horowich's body with a couple of short punches.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida is leaning against Horowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Horowich.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Horowich.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right hand. #TD2#
Horowich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Horowich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Horowich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3##SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to stall.
Yoshida misses with some punches. #T4#
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Horowich takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Horowich jumps guard. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet.
Horowich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Horowich's cut even more.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Horowich is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yoshida moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

Event: RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
Vanderwiel taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderwiel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanderwiel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderwiel with a knee to the head. #KD#
Vanderwiel lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Vanderwiel in side control. #ROC#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been cut.
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!#SU#
Vanderwiel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderwiel finish him?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks winded!
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderwiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Vanderwiel lands a body shot.
Vanderwiel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Vanderwiel.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a shoulder strike.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. #T4#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to drag Vanderwiel to the mat but Vanderwiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
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!
Vanderwiel lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Vanderwiel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Vanderwiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanderwiel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Vanderwiel connects with a nasty looking knee right to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's face.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robert Vanderwiel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets underhooks to prevent MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanderwiel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanderwiel avoids it.
Vanderwiel lands a right hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a damaging elbow.
Vanderwiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
Vanderwiel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Vanderwiel, looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes Vanderwiel against the cage but Vanderwiel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vanderwiel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Vanderwiel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Vanderwiel stands up and beckons MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to his feet.
Vanderwiel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well and Vanderwiel ends up having to push MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanderwiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanderwiel.#TD#
Vanderwiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to defend but Vanderwiel 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.#SU#
Vanderwiel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Vanderwiel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's waist but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanderwiel off to one side.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderwiel fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vanderwiel or perhaps it was just good defense by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, which made it look bad. #CL2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Vanderwiel ducks down to avoid it.
Vanderwiel tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanderwiel defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Vanderwiel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel appears to be looking for a big counter.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderwiel avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. No joy for Vanderwiel on that attempt. #TD#
Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vanderwiel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Vanderwiel stands up from mount. Strange move. #T1#
Vanderwiel shoots in but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanderwiel counters with a three punch combo that has MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backing up. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov nods at Vanderwiel to acknowledge the strikes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vanderwiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel stalling.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanderwiel after a bit of a struggle.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel is pressed up against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vanderwiel down to the mat. Vanderwiel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderwiel counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL#
Vanderwiel moves into the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel landing knees to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderwiel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanderwiel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a body shot but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel jerks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vanderwiel goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vanderwiel because MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Vanderwiel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Mazzuca throws a sloppy head kick and Viteazul moves out of range easily.
Viteazul staying out of range there.
Mazzuca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robert Mazzuca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzuca throws a jab when Viteazul was well out of range.#CL2#
Mazzuca closes the distance and pushes Viteazul back into the cage.
Viteazul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazzuca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazzuca misses with some punches.
Mazzuca gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viteazul.
Viteazul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mazzuca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihai Viteazul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mazzuca. #T1#
Mazzuca wants to slow Viteazul down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazzuca lands a jab to Viteazul's midsection.
Mazzuca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazzuca works the jab nicely.
Mazzuca thuds his right hand into Viteazul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazzuca connects with the punch.
Viteazul moves forwards but Mazzuca connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Mazzuca clinches.
Viteazul tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazzuca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca tries to work over Viteazul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzuca swings wildly with an uppercut but Viteazul uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Viteazul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazzuca is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Viteazul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mazzuca is trying to keep an underhook but Viteazul manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzuca is trying to get back to full guard.
Viteazul prevents Mazzuca from standing back up.
Mazzuca wants to improve his position but Viteazul is controlling well.
Mazzuca manages to get to full guard.
Viteazul being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Viteazul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzuca is keeping the position for now.
Viteazul throws a big elbow that misses.
Viteazul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzuca controls Viteazul momentarily but Viteazul frees himself.
Mazzuca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mazzuca controls Viteazul momentarily but Viteazul frees himself.
Viteazul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Viteazul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazzuca's head.
Viteazul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viteazul passes Mazzuca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viteazul is thwarting Mazzuca's attempts to control the position.
Viteazul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazzuca defending well though.
Mazzuca trying to control here.
Mazzuca tries to get to full guard but Viteazul has control of the leg. #SUB#
Viteazul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mazzuca is just riding it out for now. Viteazul eventually gives up the hold.
Mazzuca wants to control but Viteazul is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Mazzuca.
Viteazul needs to keep his hands up - Mazzuca had a free shot at his head there.
Mazzuca has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mazzuca throws a shot from downtown. Viteazul moves away and avoids it.
Viteazul is looking for a counter combo.
Mazzuca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzuca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viteazul on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Viteazul is rocked!
Mazzuca drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Viteazul's head, knocking him out cold! Mazzuca is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mazzuca!
An out of breath Robert Mazzuca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Summers works the jab nicely.
Summers throws a right hand that misses
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viteazul blocks a jab.
Viteazul staying out of range there.
As Summers backs off Viteazul throws a huge counter combo but Summers manages to avoid it all.
Viteazul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Viteazul is looking for the big counter here.
Viteazul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Summers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Summers circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Viteazul to the canvas! Viteazul doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Summers keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Summers!
During a confident post fight interview, Nathan Summers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 88
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Bornholm lands with a good body shot.
Viteazul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornholm defends it nicely.
Bornholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Viteazul scores with a takedown into Bornholm's guard.
Bornholm pulls Viteazul in close to prevent any damage.
Viteazul won't allow Bornholm to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm is controlling Viteazul's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Viteazul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bornholm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viteazul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bornholm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Bornholm has momentary wrist control but Viteazul slips an elbow through the middle.
Bornholm pulls Viteazul in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viteazul is one step ahead there.
Bornholm is pulling down on Viteazul's head. It's preventing any offense from Viteazul, at least for the moment.
Bornholm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bornholm is trying to control the position but Viteazul postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bornholm pulls Viteazul in close to prevent any damage.
Bornholm striking off his back but it's not causing Viteazul any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bornholm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Bornholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bornholm throws a nice head kick!
Bornholm looks to land a body kick but Viteazul moved away.
Bornholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viteazul's head backwards.
Bornholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viteazul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viteazul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bornholm! But no joy.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viteazul checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Bornholm. #T3#
Viteazul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornholm throws a wild body kick that Viteazul sees coming a mile off.
Bornholm lands a big head kick that sends Viteazul to the canvas! Bornholm follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bornholm!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.#CL2#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida cracks Asmundsen with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Asmundsen 's eye. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida. #T2#
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is looking to control Yoshida's arms but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen dodges an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #T3#
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Yoshida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Yoshida gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Yoshida. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Asmundsen as the two fighters clinch.
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocking some punches. #T3#
Yoshida just leaning against Asmundsen, taking a breather.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida. #CUT2#
Jeez, Trond Asmundsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!
Lyoto Yoshida is the new middleweight champion!

Event: RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Knox forces Vanderwiel back against the cage and clinches.
Knox 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
A short right from Knox.
Vanderwiel throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as Knox tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Vanderwiel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee strike.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Knox letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T1#
A hook to the body from Knox.
Vanderwiel throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanderwiel.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a one two combo.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox cracks Vanderwiel with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderwiel takes one to the chin there.
Vanderwiel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox lands the left hand.#ROC#
Vanderwiel is rocked!
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Vanderwiel is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#T2#
Vanderwiel shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox drops Vanderwiel with a big left hand! Vanderwiel is injured, injured bad! Knox jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Eta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoshida swivels and escapes.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Yoshida, against the cage.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yoshida as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida is working Murphy over against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Yoshida lands a nice 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!
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yoshida blocks it with crossed arms.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head. #CUT#
The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoshida presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye. #CUT#
Shane Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!

Event: DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viteazul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Viteazul shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well.
Aoki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viteazul is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Viteazul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Viteazul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viteazul's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mihai Viteazul has been cut.
Viteazul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki. #T1#
Aoki throws a body punch but Viteazul moves out of range. #CL#
Viteazul has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Viteazul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viteazul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aoki defends well and Viteazul ends up having to push Aoki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihai Viteazul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Viteazul avoids it well. #KD2#
Aoki lands a big head kick that sends Viteazul tumbling to the mat! Aoki takes a step backwards and waves Viteazul back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Viteazul is rocked!
Viteazul wants to stay close but Aoki steps back to make room for something. Viteazul seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Aoki and Viteazul drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Loki Aoki!
Loki Aoki 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: UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bagov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagov's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bagov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov working a defensive guard but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to get back to full guard.
Bagov has a hand on Kuznetsov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuznetsov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bagov 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.#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bagov is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov with the active half guard here but Kuznetsov passes nicely into side control.
Bagov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it. #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.
Bagov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Bagov trying to hold on to Kuznetsov's head to control him but Kuznetsov postures up. #SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bagov looking for subs from the bottom but Kuznetsov mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bagov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Bagov is now in Kuznetsov's guard.#SUB#
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy. #T1#
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuznetsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuznetsov's back!#SUB#
Bagov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kuznetsov escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bagov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagov manages to get to full guard.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Bagov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuznetsov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bagov has Kuznetsov in his guard.#REVB#
Bagov is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB#
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagov struggling a bit here.
Bagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bagov is looking to reverse the position.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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Bagov can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bagov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bagov scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Bagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuznetsov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov postures up.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Bagov has Kuznetsov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bagov has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Bagov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bagov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.#SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Bagov is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagov throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kuznetsov.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.

Event: RFLFN-3
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Weed misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Weed rushes Vanderwiel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weed tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanderwiel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weed is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns Weed into the cage.
Weed lands an elbow just above Vanderwiel 's eye.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
Weed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel lands a hook that snaps the head of Weed backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Weed is rocked!
Weed letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Weed is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderwiel finish him?
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanderwiel has Weed pressed against the cage. He pushes Weed back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vanderwiel throws a beautiful elbow that sends Weed crashing to the floor! Vanderwiel piles on the pressure with more strikes! Weed is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Vanderwiel!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 17
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
sideU scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Yoshida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by sideU. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoshida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yoshida prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
sideU being controlled against the cage.
sideU changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IcN sideU.
sideU keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Yoshida clinches.
sideU can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida is leaning against sideU and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as sideU controls the action.
Yoshida misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from sideU.
sideU goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshida prevents it.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that sideU has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
sideU prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from sideU.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is pressed up against the cage. sideU has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoshida down to the mat. Yoshida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida doesn't manage to clinch there - sideU circles away.
sideU takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
sideU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
sideU drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
sideU looks winded!#T3#
Yoshida tries to land knees in the clinch but sideU avoids the damage to the body.
sideU drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshida pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries for a takedown but Yoshida manages to get underhooks.
sideU drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida is pushing sideU up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida gets through sideU's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
sideU is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
sideU has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
sideU tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
sideU is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
sideU takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
sideU has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Yoshida manages to stand up with sideU still on his back. Eventually sideU drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida throws a head kick but sideU moves out of range.
sideU drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yoshida defends it well.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and sideU avoids it.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida has sideU pressed against the cage, preventing sideU from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
sideU is trying to drag Yoshida to the mat but Yoshida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards. #ROC#
sideU is rocked!
sideU is breathing heavily.
Yoshida dips a shoulder and cracks sideU with a mighty uppercut! sideU falls back against the cage and Yoshida unloads with a barrage of strikes! sideU is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yoshida screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

Event: UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Kuznetsov leaves Lucan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Lucan had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucan fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucan cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucan goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucan's guard.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuznetsov! #REVR##T1#
Kuznetsov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznetsov.
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetsov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucan defending well though.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lucan tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuznetsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it. #SUB2#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuznetsov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kuznetsov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL- 47 Carmelo Vs Pascu IV
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Vanderwiel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Sadollah has closed the distance and engaged Vanderwiel in a clinch.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
A short right from Sadollah on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Vanderwiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sadollah is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns Sadollah into the cage.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderwiel has Sadollah pressed against the cage.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from Sadollah.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderwiel lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Sadollah.
Sadollah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderwiel.
Sadollah letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel tries to throw a body punch but Sadollah avoids it by throwing Vanderwiel back against the cage.
Sadollah lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Sadollah controls the action.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
Sadollah digs a right hand into Vanderwiel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vanderwiel's gas tank.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow that misses.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is working Sadollah over against the cage.
Sadollah lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Sadollah lands a left hand.
Vanderwiel stalling in the clinch.
Sadollah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderwiel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sadollah up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from Sadollah.
Vanderwiel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadollah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Sadollah lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Sadollah controls the action.
Sadollah is looking to control Vanderwiel's arms but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sadollah has his back to the cage.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanderwiel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel. #T3#
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sadollah slowing the pace effectively.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sadollah up against the cage.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadollah.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Sadollah dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
Sadollah is working Vanderwiel over against the cage.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel is working Sadollah over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel is stalling here.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadollah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Vanderwiel throws an elbow that misses.
Vanderwiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanderwiel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sadollah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sadollah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
Sadollah leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderwiel.
Sadollah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Vanderwiel misses with a punch to the body.
Sadollah lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadollah controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vanderwiel throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Vanderwiel to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadollah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Sadollah clinches up against the cage.
Vanderwiel trying to control the position but instead, Sadollah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vanderwiel into the cage.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Sadollah controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Vanderwiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Sadollah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderwiel can do to turn this around?
Sadollah working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Sadollah controls the action.
Vanderwiel stalling.
Vanderwiel misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Vanderwiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
Sadollah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Vanderwiel looking to throw knees to the head but Sadollah is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
Sadollah avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadollah being controlled against the cage.
Sadollah blocks an elbow strike.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike Sadollah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sadollah tries to work over Vanderwiel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Sadollah shrugs off.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel slows down the pace here. #T2#
Vanderwiel is stalling here.
Sadollah letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Vanderwiel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah tries to throw a body punch but Vanderwiel avoids it by throwing Sadollah back against the cage.
Sadollah cracks Vanderwiel with a nice body shot.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadollah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sadollah lands with a light punch inside.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadollah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sadollah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanderwiel's elbow.
Vanderwiel misses with a body punch.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Sadollah prevents a body shot from Vanderwiel.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but Sadollah blocks it. #T3#
Vanderwiel controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sadollah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanderwiel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sadollah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderwiel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sadollah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanderwiel backwards.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from Sadollah. #T4#
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
Vanderwiel blocking some punches.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadollah backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadollah works on Vanderwiel's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sadollah - that landed with a thud.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sadollah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanderwiel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanderwiel looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sadollah lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel cracks Sadollah with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sadollah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sadollah tries to clinch there but Vanderwiel circles away.
Vanderwiel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Sadollah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadollah tries to clinch but Vanderwiel moves out of range.
Sadollah is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Vanderwiel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Sadollah has Vanderwiel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sadollah.
Vanderwiel leaning against his opponent.
Vanderwiel tries a body shot but Sadollah blocks it.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Sadollah shrugs off.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadollah lands a right hand.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Sadollah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanderwiel.
Sadollah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderwiel blocking some punches.
Sadollah is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns Sadollah into the cage.
Sadollah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah working aggressively here.
Sadollah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sadollah letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel taking a breather.
Vanderwiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sadollah misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Vanderwiel. #T2#
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanderwiel tries to work over Sadollah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadollah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from Sadollah.
Sadollah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanderwiel tries to land a knee to the head but Sadollah blocks with his arms.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from Sadollah.
Vanderwiel takes a shot to the head.
Vanderwiel misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Sadollah controls the action.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah.
Vanderwiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadollah's elbow.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanderwiel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadollah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadollah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderwiel is trying to stall.
Sadollah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sadollah. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands an uppercut.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Vanderwiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel has Sadollah pushed against the cage.
Sadollah lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sadollah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadollah blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderwiel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadollah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel misses with a knee to the head.
Mike Sadollah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Sadollah has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
Sadollah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sadollah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Vanderwiel just leaning against Sadollah, taking a breather.
Sadollah struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanderwiel controls his hands.
Vanderwiel tries to throw a body punch but Sadollah avoids it by throwing Vanderwiel back against the cage.
Vanderwiel just leaning against Sadollah, taking a breather.
Vanderwiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanderwiel.
A left hand lands to the body for Sadollah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadollah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadollah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadollah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanderwiel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanderwiel tries to work over Sadollah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robert Vanderwiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel looking to stall.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sadollah!
In his post fight interview, Mike Sadollah started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UCF 8
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Zambrana cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Zambrana circles away easily#KD#
and Zambrana counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznetsov! Zambrana lets Kuznetsov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrana lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kuznetsov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zambrana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Zambrana!
A victorious Mario Zambrana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Viteazul swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Viteazul misses with a takedown attempt - Crane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crane tries to clinch but Viteazul moves out of range. #TD#
Viteazul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Viteazul is now in Crane's guard.#ES2#
Crane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Viteazul is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Viteazul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crane is pressed up against the cage. Viteazul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crane down to the mat. Crane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mihai Viteazul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viteazul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane wants to clinch.#TD#
Viteazul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Viteazul passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Viteazul throwing shots but Crane is blocking nicely.
Viteazul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viteazul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though.
Viteazul passes to full mount!
Viteazul putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Viteazul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Viteazul connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crane blocking the ground and pound.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Viteazul! Crane is hurt baaadly! Viteazul is firing away with more strikes - Crane is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihai Viteazul!
A very excited looking Mihai Viteazul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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