Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Squarepants slips the punch.
Michaels stalks Squarepants and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Squarepants's face. Squarepants staggers backwards, shaken.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Squarepants fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michaels counters with a right hand to the body.
Squarepants throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Squarepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squarepants tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Squarepants has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Squarepants is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alex Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spongebob Squarepants.
Squarepants goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Squarepants. #T1#
Squarepants goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it. #BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Squarepants moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Squarepants moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Squarepants misses with a body kick.
Michaels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
No luck for Squarepants with that takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a body punch but Squarepants moves out of range.
Squarepants on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Squarepants throws out a counter right but Michaels avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Squarepants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Squarepants misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a hook. Squarepants ducked under it nicely.
Squarepants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Squarepants has time to react.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels is looking to counter punch.
Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alex Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squarepants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Squarepants slips the punch.#T3#
Michaels scores with a jab.
Squarepants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels connects with a jab.
Squarepants lands with a shot to the body.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Squarepants moved out of range.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Squarepants manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws a body punch but Squarepants moves out of range.
A big left from Michaels misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Squarepants changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squarepants moves away.
Squarepants misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws an off balance right hand
and Squarepants counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Michaels misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Squarepants feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Squarepants is trying to pull guard but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Squarepants forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Squarepants has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Squarepants tries a head kick but it misses.
Squarepants looks winded!#CL2#
Squarepants gets a clinch.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Squarepants was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels.
Squarepants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Squarepants scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Michaels has been cut.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squarepants moves away.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Squarepants moves away and avoids it.
Squarepants slips under a jab from Michaels.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of Squarepants's head.
Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squarepants.
Michaels sets himself, and Squarepants steps forward looking for the clinch! Michaels avoids it this time.
Michaels misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Squarepants keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Squarepants.
Squarepants dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Squarepants stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Squarepants can do to turn this around?
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Squarepants manages to avoid it.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michaels as he avoids it easily.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spongebob Squarepants.
Squarepants is breathing heavily.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Squarepants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Squarepants tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Squarepants displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Squarepants.#T2#
Michaels throws a jab when Squarepants was well out of range.
Squarepants slips under a jab.
Michaels throws out a powerful jab.
Squarepants is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Squarepants shoots in.
Michaels throws the left hand but Squarepants avoids the punch easily.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Squarepants pushes Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch.
Spongebob Squarepants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Squarepants moved out of range nicely.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Squarepants is just out of range.#T3#
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Squarepants changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alex Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Squarepants slips under a jab.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Squarepants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Squarepants dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Squarepants will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Michaels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Squarepants moved out of range.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Squarepants avoids nicely.
Squarepants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michaels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Michaels duly obliges. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Squarepants on that attempt.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Squarepants moves out of range.
Squarepants throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Squarepants.
A counter left hand to the body from Michaels misses its target.
Alex Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Squarepants dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Squarepants has managed to clinch.
Michaels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Squarepants's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Michaels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Squarepants shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaels defends it nicely.
Squarepants ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Michaels lands a really nice looking cross but Squarepants seems unphased. #CL2#
Squarepants gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michaels managing to block the knees to the body from Squarepants.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants tries for a takedown. No joy.
Squarepants is trying to pull guard but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spongebob Squarepants.
Squarepants takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Squarepants moved out of range nicely.
Michaels sets himself, and Squarepants steps forward looking for the clinch! Michaels avoids it this time.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSquarepants.#T1#
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Squarepants finds it's way round the side to connect with Michaels's head.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squarepants.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Squarepants moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Squarepants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Squarepants throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Michaels swings for the body but Squarepants moves out of range.
Michaels throws a hook but Squarepants blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Squarepants on that attempt.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Squarepants is just out of range.
Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
The fight stays on the outside here - Squarepants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Michaels backs off Squarepants throws a huge counter combo but Michaels manages to avoid it all.
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!
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Squarepants.
Squarepants tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and Squarepants ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Squarepants closes the distance looking to clinch
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Squarepants slips a jab from Michaels.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alex Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Squarepants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michaels cracks Squarepants with an open hand slap.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Squarepants displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Squarepants is just out of range.#T4##CL2#
Squarepants forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
Squarepants is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks. #BC2#
Squarepants breaks from the clinch.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squarepants moves away.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squarepants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Squarepants changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Squarepants.
As Michaels backs off Squarepants throws a huge counter combo but Michaels manages to avoid it all.
Squarepants tries to clinch up.
Michaels scores with the left hand. Squarepants knows he should have avoided that one.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl out of it but Squarepants keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michaels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Michaels!

Event: RS 143 Domination
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Pan clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pan.
Coulthard misses with a punch to the body.
Pan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pan lands a nice shot to the body.
Coulthard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pan tries a body shot but Coulthard blocks it.
Pan scores a nice knee to the body.
Pan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coulthard looks winded!
Pan with a knee to the head.
Coulthard swings wildly with an uppercut but Pan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pan lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rhys Coulthard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulthard trying to stall but Pan improves his position.
Pan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pan landing knees to the head.
Pan connects with a knee to the head.
Pan is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Pan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coulthard tries to break the clinch but Pan is controlling the position.
Pan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Pan as the two fighters clinch.
Pan lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pan pulls Coulthard into guard.
Pan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coulthard is defending well. Pan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coulthard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Pan!
A pretty intense looking Peter Pan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Sparta checks a leg kick.
Huia misses with a body shot
and Sparta counters with a straight right hand.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Huia misses with a straight right.
Huia misses with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Sparta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huia.
Sparta misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Huia thuds a left hand into Sparta's body.
Huia tries to land a front kick but Sparta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!#TD2#
Huia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparta to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Huia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparta defends it easily.#T1#
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparta defends well.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Sparta is pushing down on Huia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huia is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparta lands a nice short elbow.
Sparta prevents Huia from improving his position.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Sparta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Huia to get to his feet.
Huia takes a swing at Sparta's ribcage but misses.
Sparta throws out a counter right but Huia avoids it with no problem.
Sparta takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Sparta's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparta blocks a head kick by Huia. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Sparta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia slips a jab from Sparta.
Nice body punch from Sparta.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
A low kick from Huia is predictable there
and Sparta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sparta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Sparta catches Huia right on the button with a cross.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta. #TD#
Huia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sparta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huia stands and throws Sparta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sparta takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sparta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Huia - the referee stops the clock and Sparta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Huia. Sparta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Huia does it's job there.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparta in his tracks.
Huia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huia throws a lazy body kick
and Sparta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huia thinking.
Huia throws a wild body kick that Sparta sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sparta scores with a decent looking hook.
Huia takes one to the chin there.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia feints and then cracks Sparta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparta down.
Huia digs a good hook to Sparta's body.
Huia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparta is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Huia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia scores with a head kick. Sparta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Sparta is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Sparta is still on wobbly legs! Can Huia finish him?
It looks like Huia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
BOOM! Huia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparta. Sparta tries to recover but Huia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath Wiremu Huia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Reagan misses the target.
Reagan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ngata has time to react.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Reagan.#CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Reagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reagan.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Reagan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #T1#
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.#CL#
Reagan gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Reagan controls the action.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. #T2#
Reagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Reagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ngata misses.
Reagan with the counter takedown but Ngata avoids it easily.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land. #BC2#
Reagan breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reagan misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Reagan lands a head shot.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reagan.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reagan, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Reagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reagan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Reagan. Those never looked like landing.
Reagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan scores with a hook to the body. Ngata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Reagan.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands. #BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Ngata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reagan doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Reagan has been cut.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Reagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reagan scores with a hook to the body. Ngata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reagan lands a nice looking body shot.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reagan in his tracks.
Ngata moves to clinch but Reagan breaks away #TD2#
and Reagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronald Reagan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Reagan circles away. #CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Reagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagan.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata working aggressively here. #T1#
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Reagan blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Reagan back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Reagan avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. #BC2#
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Reagan misses.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Reagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ngata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Reagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronald Reagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ngata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan looks to land a left hand but Ngata moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reagan, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Ngata lands with a cross.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reagan throws out the jab.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reagan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ngata under the eye.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Reagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reagan misses with a hook.
Ngata defending well as Reagan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Reagan connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Reagan.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Reagan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngata takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Ngata bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Reagan! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Reagan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagan keeping full guard, as Ngata tries to pass.
Reagan is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reagan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Ngata works over Reagan with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Reagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Reagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngata defends it easily.
Ngata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngata controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Reagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reagan clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reagan counters with a left and a right that stings Ngata.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata misses with a hook to the body
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reagan misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reagan misses with a double jab.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Reagan does it's job there.
Ngata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reagan throws a shot to the body.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reagan throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata moves forwards but Reagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Reagan tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch.#T2#
Reagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
Reagan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ngata should have avoided that one.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Ngata has Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Reagan throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Reagan.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Reagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Reagan controls the action.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Ngata tries to clinch
and Reagan counters with a left to the body.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Reagan circles away.
Reagan lands with a straight right. Ngata didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ngata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ngata darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Reagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngata is keeping the position for now.
Ngata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Reagan cracks a nice hook into Ngata's ribs.#CL#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata gets through Reagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Reagan digs a good hook to Ngata's body.
Reagan throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan misses with a double jab
and Ngata counters with a nice uppercut.
Reagan loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata is looking to counter punch.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Ngata is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan misses with a left hand
and Ngata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata takes a swing at Reagan's ribcage but misses.
Ngata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reagan misses the jab.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan connects with a body shot that sends Ngata's belly button to the back.
Ngata closes the distance but Reagan moves to the side
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Ngata wants to clinch
and Reagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reagan scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan scores with a jab. Ngata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ngata throws a nice looking combination but Reagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ngata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Reagan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reagan.
Ngata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ngata continues to stall.
Ngata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ngata trying to control the position.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata controlling Reagan's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngata wants to clinch but Reagan slips to the side
and Reagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Reagan up against the cage.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Reagan avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ngata.
A head punch on the inside from Reagan fails to land. #T1#
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ngata at a distance.
Reagan throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Ngata was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ngata counters with a stiff right hand.
Ngata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range.
A combination from Reagan does no damage.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves away
and Reagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ngata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Reagan misses its intended target. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Reagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3##BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Ngata backs off Reagan throws a huge counter combo but Ngata manages to avoid it all.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan looks to land a combination. Ngata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Reagan looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range.
Reagan throws a combination. Ngata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range. #T4#
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Ngata moves to clinch but Reagan breaks away
and Reagan counters with a nice body shot.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reagan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ngata backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan with a nice cross.
Reagan misses with a body shot.
Reagan throws out a powerful jab.
Ronald Reagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata digs a good hook to Reagan's body.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Reagan.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Reagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reagan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Reagan!
Ronald Reagan is the new welterweight champion!

Event: CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Steamboat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotovina was covering up waiting for the punch and Steamboat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.
Steamboat slips nicely into half guard.
Gotovina won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's trapped leg to prevent Steamboat from advancing to side control.
Gotovina trying to control here.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotovina's head. #T1#
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Gotovina moves into full guard.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's posture.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gotovina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotovina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position.
Gotovina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gotovina trying to control the position.
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Gotovina pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gotovina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steamboat defends well.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Gotovina is pulling down on Steamboat's head. It's preventing any offense from Steamboat, at least for the moment.#T3#
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotovina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Gotovina wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Gotovina is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat landing punches.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Gotovina has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gotovina to escape the position.
Steamboat missing with punches from the back.
Steamboat punches Gotovina on the ear.
Steamboat scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gotovina is trying to get back to his feet but Steamboat has full control of the position and if anything, Gotovina has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steamboat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gotovina is looking for a way out.
Steamboat lands shots from the back. #ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotovina covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotovina, which made it look bad.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steamboat connects with a right that clearly hurt Gotovina. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Steamboat proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Gotovina collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new middleweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazirite darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wildslap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazirite scores with a leg kick.
Wildslap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nazirite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wildslap momentarily.
Nazirite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazirite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wildslap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wildslap has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazirite.
A good leg kick by Nazirite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazirite scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Nazirite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wildslap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wildslap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazirite is looking to slow Wildslap down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Nazirite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazirite falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Wildslap counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wildslap.
Wildslap pushes down on Nazirite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nazirite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wildslap on the ground.
Nazirite trying to control from the bottom.
Wildslap is pressing down on Nazirite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazirite is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wildslap maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nazirite could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wildslap has cracked it and Nazirite is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wildslap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rancho Wildslap!
Rancho Wildslap seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Xerxes misses.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xerxes manages to circle out of the way.
Rostam Xerxes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Xerxes.#CL#
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn crunches a lovely knee into Xerxes's ribcage.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xerxes takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Rostam Xerxes has been cut.
Xerxes looks winded!
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Xerxes is blocking nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xerxes avoids it.
Xerxes tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xerxes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Xerxes avoids the damage to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a good knee to the midsection. Xerxes won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Rostam Xerxes's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xerxes's face.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Rostam Xerxes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes wants to get back to striking at distance but Vovchanchyn won't allow it. #T2#
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
Xerxes misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xerxes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xerxes can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xerxes is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but Xerxes blocks with his arms.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Xerxes blocks it.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Xerxes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Xerxes as the two fighters clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head. #T3#
Vovchanchyn looking to throw knees to the head but Xerxes is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Xerxes. #BC2#
Xerxes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xerxes lands a nice shot that snaps Vovchanchyn's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Xerxes back into the cage.#BC2#
Xerxes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xerxes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xerxes misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xerxes keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Xerxes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Xerxes slips the punch.
Xerxes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vovchanchyn cracks Xerxes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
Rostam Xerxes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. That's going to slow Xerxes down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Xerxes.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch but Xerxes moves out of range.
As Vovchanchyn backs off Xerxes throws a huge counter combo but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it all.
Vovchanchyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Xerxes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick which misses Xerxes's front leg but catches the back leg as Xerxes tries to avoid it.
Xerxes misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Vovchanchyn!

Event: DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edinhio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparta looks to land a left hand but Edinhio moved out of range nicely.
Edinhio misses the shot to the body.
Edinhio slips a straight right by Sparta.#TD2#
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sparta working for a triangle but Edinhio defends it easily.
Edinhio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio won't allow Sparta to get back to his feet.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edinhio wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving. #T1#
Edinhio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sparta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edinhio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edinhio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sparta is not content to let Edinhio control the position.
Sparta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparta wants to control but Edinhio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edinhio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta keeps working. #SUB2#
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura but Sparta is defending well.
Sparta tries to get to full guard but Edinhio has control of the leg.
Sparta gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Edinhio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparta! #REVR#
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working. #T4#
Edinhio prevents Sparta from improving position.
Edinhio is not content to let Sparta control the position.
Edinhio trying to remain calm as Sparta controls from the top position.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Leonidas Sparta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sparta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edinhio.#TD#
Sparta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edinhio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparta is in Edinhio's guard.#SUB2#
Edinhio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Edinhio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Edinhio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edinhio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leonidas Sparta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working. #T1#
Edinhio controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edinhio tries to buck Sparta off but Sparta is having none of it.
Edinhio is letting Sparta control him for a moment. #SU#
Sparta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Sparta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sparta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Sparta is looking to advance position but Edinhio won't allow it.
Sparta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edinhio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparta controlling from mount.
Sparta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SU#
Sparta stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edinhio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparta stuffs the takedown attempt from Edinhio. Edinhio gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.#TD2#
Edinhio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparta to the mat! Sparta manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sparta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edinhio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edinhio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparta digs a good body shot into Edinhio's ribs.
Edinhio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparta is fending him off so far but Edinhio persists. Nope, Sparta circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edinhio.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Edinhio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Edinhio pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta trying to keep a closed guard but Edinhio is proving a slippery customer.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Edinhio from controlling successfully.
Sparta is trying to control the position but Edinhio postures up.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas Sparta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Sparta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparta.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense.
Edinhio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it.
Edinhio avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Edinhio feints the counter takedown.
Sparta throws a body punch but Edinhio moves out of range.
Sparta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edinhio.
Sparta is looking to wear down Edinhio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparta as he avoids it easily.
Edinhio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
Edinhio dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.
Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edinhio at a distance.
Ruiz Edinhio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Edinhio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Sparta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edinhio can do to turn this around?
Edinhio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparta off and has taken his back!
Edinhio is trying to stick to Sparta's back but Sparta is turning into Edinhio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Edinhio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparta.
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edinhio has momentary wrist control but Sparta slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Edinhio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Edinhio is keeping the position.#T2#
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Edinhio controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD#
Sparta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edinhio to the mat! Edinhio manages to get full guard.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edinhio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Edinhio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparta has picked Edinhio up and slammed him! Edinhio can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparta manages to pass to side control!
Leonidas Sparta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edinhio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparta's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Sparta seems content to control.
Sparta working over Edinhio with some ground and pound. Edinhio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Sparta!
In his post fight interview, Leonidas Sparta gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
As Gotovina backs off Zheglov throws a huge counter combo but Gotovina manages to avoid it all.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zheglov works the jab nicely.
Gotovina slips a jab from Zheglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotovina misses the target.
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina throws a sloppy body shot
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a hook.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gotovina finds it's target.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
Zheglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gotovina.
Zheglov punishes Gotovina's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gotovina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Gotovina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zheglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina tries to land a leg kick but Zheglov saw it coming and moves away.
Gotovina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Zheglov moves away and avoids it.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotovina is looking to counter punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zheglov cracks Gotovina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Gotovina tries a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Nice cross by Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Gotovina misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Zheglov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotovina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Ante Gotovina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Gotovina moved out of range.
Gotovina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Zheglov's front leg.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov. #T1#
Gotovina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Zheglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zheglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zheglov throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotovina moves away.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zheglov sizes up Gotovina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Zheglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotovina on the side of the head.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Zheglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gotovina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gotovina wants to slow Zheglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov staying out of range there.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a straight left. #T4#
Zheglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zheglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zheglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotovina with a body shot.
Zheglov moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zheglov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zheglov checks a leg kick.
Gotovina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zheglov is out of range and Gotovina settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a leg kick which misses Zheglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zheglov tries to avoid it.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
Zheglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zheglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotovina's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Zheglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotovina.
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gotovina misses with a body shot.
Gotovina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotovina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Gotovina. #T3#
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Zheglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zheglov.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov walks into a jab.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Zheglov throws the left hand but Gotovina avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotovina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Gotovina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gotovina motions for Zheglov to come forward. Gotovina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Zheglov does no damage.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ante Gotovina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotovina lands a really nice looking cross but Zheglov seems unphased.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut. Zheglov saw that one coming.
Zheglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Gotovina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gotovina lands a head shot.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina connects with a jab.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotovina's hands.
Gotovina staying out of range there.#T2#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Gotovina misses
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina misses with a hook to the body
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotovina misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Gotovina is out of range.
Gotovina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
Gotovina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gotovina misses.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a leg kick
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Zheglov's shoulder, as Zheglov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Zheglov.#T4#
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov jabs Gotovina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotovina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotovina off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gotovina.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Zheglov with a hook.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotovina manages to avoid it.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotovina. #T2#
Gotovina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zheglov's head backwards.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zheglov coming out on top.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zheglov's knee momentarily.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Zheglov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Zheglov moved away.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Donk. Zheglov catches Gotovina right on the button with a cross.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov swinging wildly here.
Gleb Zheglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zheglov throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Gotovina avoids them all with ease.
Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina retains his middleweight title!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Dolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuvalo.
Dolla slips under a jab from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been informed that Chuvalo 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.#CL2#
Chuvalo clinches with his opponent.
Chuvalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chuvalo tries to throw a body punch but Dolla avoids it by throwing Chuvalo back against the cage.
Dolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chuvalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Dolla.
Chuvalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Dolla breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chuvalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chuvalo misses with a body shot.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chuvalo misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Dolla.
Dolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Chuvalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dolla moves out of range as Chuvalo strikes.
Dolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dolla looks for the body kick but Chuvalo saw that one coming.
Chuvalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dolla with a body shot.
Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Chuvalo.
It looked like Dolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dolla is looking to land body kicks.
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Dolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chuvalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla lands a body shot.
Dolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Chuvalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuvalo. Dolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolla pushes Chuvalo away with a front kick.
Dolla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Dolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolla cracks Chuvalo with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Chuvalo is rocked!
Dolla cracks Chuvalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chuvalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Chuvalo moves out of range of the body kick from Dolla.
Chuvalo misses with a straight left.
Dolla drops Chuvalo with a huge uppercut! Chuvalo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dolla is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla retains his light heavyweight title!
Crenflow Dolla gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Juricic misses.
Juricic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juricic won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juricic trying to hold on to Steamboat's head to control him but Steamboat postures up.
Juricic is looking for a sweep. Steamboat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steamboat slips a nice elbow through Juricic's hands, connecting with Juricic's forehead.
Steamboat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juricic tries to roll over but Steamboat keeps him under control.
Steamboat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat working Juricic over with strikes.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steamboat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juricic trying to control from the bottom.
Steamboat is nestled in close to Juricic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Juricic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Juricic can't escape the position.
Juricic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Juricic trying to control the position but Steamboat manages to sink in the hooks.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juricic trying to control the hands but Steamboat breaks the grip.
Steamboat is landing with strikes. Juricic can't take much more of this.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Juricic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Juricic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Steamboat! #ROC#
Juricic is rocked!
Steamboat is not going to allow Juricic to sit and survive in this position.
Juricic tries to break free. #T2#
Steamboat is punishing Juricic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Juricic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Steamboat.
Juricic is covering up but some of the strikes from Steamboat are getting through and doing damage.
Juricic is still in real trouble! Can Steamboat finish him?
Steamboat is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Juricic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
An intense looking Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.

Event: CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Vovchanchyn scores with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Zakalis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zakalis takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Theo Zakalis has been cut.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zakalis tries to break free but Vovchanchyn pushes him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Zakalis backwards.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Zakalis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn tries a knee to the head but Zakalis blocks it.
A knee to the head by Vovchanchyn. #BC2#
Zakalis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat. #KD#
Vovchanchyn steps into range and cracks Zakalis with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Zakalis flops backwards and Vovchanchyn dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Zakalis is rocked!#T1#
Vovchanchyn postures up in Zakalis's guard and throws a big left but Zakalis blocks it.
Vovchanchyn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vovchanchyn continues to stall.
Vovchanchyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zakalis parries the strikes from Vovchanchyn easily there. Vovchanchyn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zakalis to escape.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Vovchanchyn.
A lull in the action here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vovchanchyn misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakalis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakalis.
Vovchanchyn with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Zakalis wants to break free but Vovchanchyn has control.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zakalis looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a knee strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Zakalis backwards.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a good knee to the midsection. Zakalis won't want to take too many of those.
Vovchanchyn lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn scores with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Zakalis'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#
Zakalis pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Zakalis gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Vovchanchyn working Zakalis over with knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn connects with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Zakalis's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Zakalis! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Igor Vovchanchyn!

Event: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mori misses the target.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta misses with a looping left.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
Sparta takes one to the chin there.
Mori throws a body punch but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta throws a hook to the side of Mori's head but Mori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori throws a shot from downtown. Sparta moves away and avoids it.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
A nice side step and Mori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Sparta's belly button to the back.
Sparta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Sparta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Sparta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparta lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mori swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparta with a jab.
Mori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori throws a combination. Sparta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sparta is looking to wear down Mori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Mori.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Mori connects with a right hand. Sparta shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Mori as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mori throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sparta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Sparta misses with a hook to the body
letting Mori counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mori moves into the clinch successfully.
Mori has Sparta pressed against the cage, preventing Sparta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mori stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta has had enough of the clinch but Mori keeps him there for the moment.
Sparta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Mori tries to work over Sparta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparta tries to break the clinch but Mori is controlling the position.
Mori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta digs a right hand into Mori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mori's gas tank.
Sparta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori taking a breather.
Mori lands a body shot. #T3#
Sparta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mori.
Mori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori works on Sparta's body with a couple of short punches.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori scores with a shoulder strike.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Mori.
Mori landing knees to the body.
Mori cracks Sparta with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
A body shot lands from Mori.
Sparta being controlled against the cage.
Mori pushes Sparta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mori lands a body shot.
Sparta letting Mori take a breather here.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands with a left to the head.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mori'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.
Mori scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Mori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Sparta is rocked!
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Sparta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mori throws a monster overhand right that drops Sparta! Mori follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Pan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heart swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Pan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pan lands a nice shot that snaps Heart's head back.
Pan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heart avoids it really well and circles away.
Heart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pan.
Pan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart misses with a hook.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Pan.
Pan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target. #T1#
Pan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heart is looking to counter the offense by Pan and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Heart - just one landing.
Heart misses with a hook to the body
letting Pan counter with a right hand.
Heart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pan avoids the body shot from Heart.
Peter Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heart scores with a jab. Pan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pan.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Pan.
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Pan darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.
Pan is leaning against Heart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pan throws a head punch that misses.
Heart lands a right hand.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Pan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Pan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Heart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pan lands a knee to the head.
Pan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heart blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Pan misses with a punch on the inside.
Pan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Pan tries to land knees in the clinch but Heart avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Pan throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Pan moved out of range.
Heart throws the left hand but Pan avoids the punch easily.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heart checks a leg kick.
Heart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pan manages to avoid it.
Pan just misses with a punch to the body.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Pan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart sets himself, and Pan steps forward looking for the clinch! Heart avoids it this time.
Heart throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Pan moves in looking to clinch but Heart pushes him off.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pan.
Pan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Pan moved out of range.
Pan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Heart.
Heart misses with a hook
and Pan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pan tries to land a leg kick but Heart saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pan misses the target.
Pan doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pan slips a straight right by Heart.
Pan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heart leaves Pan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Pan thows a leg kick but Heart checks it #CL#
and Heart moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Pan.
Pan missing with knees to the body.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Pan controls the action.
Pan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heart prevents it.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Pan with a knee to the head. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Heart.
Pan tries to land a knee to the head but Heart blocks with his arms.
Heart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
Pan misses with a knee to the head.
Heart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pan.
Pan tries to pull guard but Heart holds him up against the cage and eventually Pan drops back down to his feet.
Peter Pan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heart blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pan moves away from the strike by Heart.
Pan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Heart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heart checks the leg kick.
Pan misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Heart moves into the clinch.
Pan lands a good knee to the midsection. Heart won't want to take too many of those.
Heart is struggling to control the position.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Heart.
Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Pan.
Pan takes a shot to the head.
Pan lands a nice knee to the body.
Pan missing with knees to the body.
Pan misses with a punch on the inside.
Pan jumps guard but Heart stands there with Pan around his waist. Pan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Pan tries to land knees in the clinch but Heart avoids the damage to the body.
Heart avoiding damage as Pan throws knees to the body.
Pan's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Heart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heart throws the left hand but Pan avoids the punch easily.
Pan throws a jab when Heart was well out of range.
Heart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pan, right into the meat.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pan misses with a low kick.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pan.
A slow jab from Pan misses its intended target. #T4#
Heart lands with a hook. Pan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Pan misses.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Pan moved out of range nicely.
Pan throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Pan moved out of range.
Pan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Pan.
Heart sets himself, and Pan steps forward looking for the clinch! Heart avoids it this time.
Heart lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Pan as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pan lands a glancing blow to the side of Heart's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Heart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pan slips a straight right by Heart.
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Heart misses.
Heart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pan.
As Pan tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Pan manages to avoid the attempt.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Pan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pan with the counter takedown but Heart avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Pan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pan somewhat.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Pan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heart throws a body punch but Pan moves out of range.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pan swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Heart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Heart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pan can do to turn this around?
Pan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart scores with a hook to the body.
Pan with a knee to the head. #T2#
Pan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart is leaning against Pan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
I was talking to Heart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peter Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Heart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pan wants a takedown.
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pans head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart presses Pan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pan is trying to pull guard but Heart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pan jumps guard but Heart stands there with Pan around his waist. Pan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heart scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Heart pushes Pan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pan.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Heart - that landed with a thud.
Heart lands a left hand.
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pan misses with some punches.
Heart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pan works on Heart's body with a couple of short punches.
Heart avoiding damage as Pan throws knees to the body.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pan fails to land.
A short right from Heart on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heart after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Pan tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Pan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pan or not.
Heart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.
Heart presses Pan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.#BC#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Pan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Pan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Heart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pan trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Heart clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pan slips under a jab from Heart.
Pan wants to counter with a clinch but Heart pushes him away.
Pan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Heart. #ROC#
Pan is rocked!
Heart fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pan looks to clinch but Heart throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Heart!
Peter Heart retains his featherweight title!
Peter Heart was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzpatrick sprawls well. Fitzpatrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Pooh with a series of wild strikes but Pooh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Pooh tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pooh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pooh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Pooh moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets underhooks to prevent Pooh's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pooh pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Pooh pulls guard. #SUB#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pooh, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pooh or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzpatrick, which made it look bad.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Pooh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pooh looks for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pooh takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pooh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
What's Fitzpatrick going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fitzpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick tries to buck Pooh off but Pooh is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick sneaks back into half guard.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll over but Pooh keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzpatrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pooh has gone for a leg lock! Fitzpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pooh's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Pooh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pooh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick content to stall in guard here.
Fitzpatrick is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pooh wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pooh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Pooh moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pooh wants to clinch up but Fitzpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Pooh's head but Pooh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pooh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Pooh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pooh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pooh passes Fitzpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzpatrick is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Fitzpatrick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pooh prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.
Pooh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Pooh is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but Pooh is controlling well.
Pooh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fitzpatrick!
Pooh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position but Pooh isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Fitzpatrick keeps trying to improve his position.
Pooh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pooh is looking to work his way around to Fitzpatrick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fitzpatrick tries to hold on but Pooh postures up.#SUB#
Pooh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzpatrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pooh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that second round.
That's time! Pooh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Pooh's shoulder, as Pooh tries to avoid the shot.
Pooh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pooh jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Pooh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pooh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Pooh clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action. #T1#
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pooh.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pooh.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Pooh wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Pooh working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Pooh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poohs head. #T2#
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Pooh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pooh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Pooh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pooh moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Pooh saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Pooh's ribs.
Pooh with a poor takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pooh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pooh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick cracks Pooh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Pooh is rocked!#T3#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pooh! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Poro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Poro.
Poro throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazirite.
Nazirite tries to work over Poro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazirite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazirite tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Nazirite back against the cage.
Nazirite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poro pushes Nazirite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazirite working Poro over with knees to the body.
Nazirite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poro.
Poro managing to block the knees to the body from Nazirite.
Poro swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazirite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poro's face.
A nice left hand lands by Poro.
Nazirite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poro avoiding damage as Nazirite throws knees to the body.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but Poro is blocking nicely.
Poro looking to stall.
Poro managing to block the knees to the body from Nazirite. #T1#
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poro avoiding damage.
Poro stalling the fight.
Poro managing to block the knees to the body from Nazirite.
A right handed body shot lands from Poro.
Poro tries to throw a body punch but Nazirite avoids it by throwing Poro back against the cage.
Poro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazirite's elbow.
Poro lands with a left to the head.
Poro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poro throws a head punch that misses.
Nazirite trying to land knees to the body.
Nazirite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nazirite misses with some punches.
Poro stalling in the clinch.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Nazirite landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazirite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poro.
Poro is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazirite gets an underhook and turns Poro into the cage.
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poro tries a body shot but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Poro looks winded!
Nazirite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poro's elbow.
Poro lands with a left to the head.
Nazirite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Poro blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite working Poro over with knees to the body.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Nazirite. #T3#
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nazirite missing with knees to the body.
Poro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazirite is keeping busy.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nazirite.
Nazirite scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nazirite obliges.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite landing knees to the body.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazirite crunches a lovely knee into Poro's ribcage.
A short right from Nazirite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazirite with a knee to the head. #T4#
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Poro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazirite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite prevents a body shot from Poro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nazirite as Poro tries to tie him up.
Poro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but Poro blocks it.
Poro stalling in the clinch but Nazirite improves position.
Nazirite missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazirite blocks an uppercut.
Poro tries a body shot but Nazirite blocks it.
Poro tries to work over Nazirite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nazirite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poro backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazirite swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nazirite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poro.
Poro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nazirite throws a series of punches but Poro moves out of range.
Nazirite avoids the body shot from Poro.
Poro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazirite moves away.
Nazirite is looking for a counter combo.
Poro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazirite.
Nazirite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazirite scores with a head kick. Poro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Poro clinches up with Nazirite and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
Poro is breathing heavily.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
Poro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Poro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poro backwards.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but Poro is blocking nicely.
Poro tries to work over Nazirite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poro tries a body shot but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poro misses with the head strike.
Nazirite working Poro over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nazirite as the two fighters clinch.
Nazirite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poro trying to control the position but instead, Nazirite has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poro into the cage.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poro's face. #T2#
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poro backwards.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Poro is rocked!
Nazirite lands a nice uppercut.
Poro is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazirite finish him?
Nazirite lands a big knee! That's hurt Poro! Oh, he's all over the place! Nazirite lands another knee that sends Poro to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Nazirite!

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Akagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reagan defends well and Akagi ends up having to push Reagan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reagan misses with a few strikes there.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reagan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reagan lands a head shot.
Reagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target.
Reagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Akagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi jabs Reagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reagan lands with a straight right. Akagi didn't see that one coming.
Akagi throws a big shot that misses.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagi cracks Reagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan slips a jab from Akagi.
Reagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akagi.
Ronald Reagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Reagan.
A cross from Reagan lands.
Akagi dodges the punch combination from Reagan.
Reagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi moves out of range as Reagan strikes.
Reagan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Reagan throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Akagi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Akagi misses the target.
Akagi throws a body punch but Reagan moves out of range.
Reagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Akagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Akagi moves out of range.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akagi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Reagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akagi's hands.
Akagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reagan checks it well.
Reagan throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reagan lands with a straight right. Akagi didn't see that one coming.
Akagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reagan connects with a jab.
Akagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reagan looks to land a combination but Akagi avoids it well.
It looked like Akagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Reagan misses with a looping left.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Reagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akagi, right into the meat.
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akagi lands a jab to Reagan's midsection.#CL#
Akagi clinches up with Reagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Akagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi misses with some punches.
Reagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Akagi working aggressively here.
Akagi working aggressively here.
Reagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Akagi won't allow it.
Akagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Reagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Reagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Akagi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reagan walks away with a smile on his face. Akagi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Akagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reagan, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reagan.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronald Reagan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akagi. Reagan shrugs it off though.
A jab from Reagan misses.
Akagi lands a right hook to the body.
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reagan avoids it.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reagan.
Akagi keeps Reagan at a distance using the push kick.
Reagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Akagi instigates a clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akagi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reagan controls his hands.
Akagi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi works on Reagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Reagan is breathing heavily.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
A short uppercut from Akagi.
Akagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Reagan's ribcage. Reagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Akagi.
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Yasuhiro Akagi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Reagan can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akagi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi cracks Reagan with a nice body shot.
Akagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akagi keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reagan can do to turn this around?
Akagi tries to pull guard but Reagan holds him up against the cage and eventually Akagi drops back down to his feet.
Reagan can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Reagan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akagi gets through Reagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Akagi.
Akagi cracks Reagan with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Akagi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi. #T3#
Akagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Akagi.
Akagi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi. #ROC#
Reagan is rocked!
Akagi has Reagan pressed against the cage. He pushes Reagan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Akagi throws a beautiful elbow that sends Reagan crashing to the floor! Akagi piles on the pressure with more strikes! Reagan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Panado looks to land a combination but Gotovina avoids it well.
Gotovina swings for the body but Panado moves out of range.
Gotovina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotovina scores with a shot to the body.
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotovina as he jumps to the side.
Gotovina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotovina looks to land a right hand but Panado moved out of range.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panado moves out of range of the strikes.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Gotovina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panado thinking.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.#T1#
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Panado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panado wants to free his trapped foot but Gotovina is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Panado is trying to work for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotovina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panado looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gotovina holds on and takes a little breather.
Panado slips nicely into half guard.
Panado passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Gotovina defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Panado. #SUB2#
Panado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gotovina tries to lock up and control but Panado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Panado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotovina tries to lock up and control but Panado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Panado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gotovina to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gotovina shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panado looking to secure an arm triangle but Gotovina defends it well.
Gotovina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gotovina is on top in guard.
Gotovina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotovina passes into half guard.
Panado tries to get to full guard but Gotovina has control of the leg. #T4#
Panado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gotovina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panado gets full guard.
Gotovina wants to pass the guard but Panado is keeping the position.
Gotovina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panado wants to sweep here but Gotovina controlling him for the moment.
Panado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotovina controlling from the top position.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panado misses with a takedown
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panado throws a counter combo.
Panado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotovina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panado somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Gotovina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Panado shoots in and bounces Gotovina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panado looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gotovina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Panado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gotovina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panado fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panado takes one to the side of the head.
Panado fails to land the takedown.
Panado shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotovina sprawls well. He's pushed Panado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gotovina lands a slapping body shot.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gotovina stuffs the takedown attempt from Panado. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Panado misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotovina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
Gotovina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado fails with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panado can do to turn this around?
Panado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Panado dives in and grabs Gotovina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gotovina pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ernesto Panado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panado shoots for a takedown but Gotovina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Gotovina.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt
and Gotovina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotovina.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Panado moves forwards but Gotovina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotovina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Panado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panado goes for a double leg but Gotovina avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotovina continues to drive forward.
Gotovina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gotovina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gotovina looks to land a right hand but Panado moved out of range.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Panado moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Panado misses with a double jab
and Gotovina counters with a straight right hand.
Panado avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Panado feints and as Gotovina raises his hands in defense, Panado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Panado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gotovina finds it's way round the side to connect with Panado's head.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gotovina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotovina's waist but Gotovina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotovina's waist but Gotovina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Gotovina catches Panado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panado's sensitive parts.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Panado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Panado.
Gotovina slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Panado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Panado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panado.
Panado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotovina tries to avoid it but Panado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotovina to the ground. Gotovina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotovina tried to counter with a leg kick but Panado avoided it.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panado manages to avoid it.
Gotovina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Gotovina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panado manages to avoid it.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina scores with the left hand. Panado knows he should have avoided that one.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gotovina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a right hand to the body.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panado has time to react.
Gotovina throws a head kick that Panado semi-blocks.
Panado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Ante Gotovina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotovina sprawls well. Gotovina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown. Gotovina tries to sprawl out of it but Panado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gotovina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panado avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a hook to the body. Panado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gotovina lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Panado needs to keep his hands up - Gotovina had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Panado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Panado trying to mount his opponent but Gotovina defends it.
Gotovina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gotovina manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gotovina sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panado is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gotovina controlling Panado's posture.
Gotovina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gotovina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Panado is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotovina has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panado keeps working.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
Panado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotovina slips a nice elbow through Panado's hands, connecting with Panado's forehead.
Still in half guard, Gotovina seems content to control.
Gotovina winds up and cracks Panado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gotovina trying to pass the guard but Panado defending well.
Panado tries to roll over but Gotovina keeps him under control.
Gotovina is pressing down on Panado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panado is holding on for now. #T3#
Gotovina is taking a breather. Panado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gotovina trying to control the action but Panado is working from the bottom.
Panado is looking for a sweep. Gotovina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gotovina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gotovina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Panado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Panado is looking for a triangle here but Gotovina uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Panado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gotovina off and has taken his back!
Gotovina trying to control but not successfully.
Panado doesn't have the hooks in and Gotovina manages to turn into his guard.
Gotovina seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Gotovina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panado looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gotovina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina had his way with Ernesto Panado in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Panado fails with the takedown.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Gotovina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Gotovina clobbers Panado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Panado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina stuffs the takedown.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Panado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotovina. Gotovina obviously looking to wear him down.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Gotovina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotovina wants it to stay on the feet.
Panado dives in and grabs Gotovina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gotovina pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
Panado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Panado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina lands with a good body shot.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panado fails with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a nice cross.
Panado shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Panado ducks right into an uppercut from Gotovina.
Panado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panado moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotovina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Gotovina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panado is looking for the big counter here.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head. #T3##TD2#
Panado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Panado swings around for an armbar but Gotovina sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panado's guard.
Gotovina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotovina continues to stall.#SUB2#
Panado looking for subs off his back but Gotovina has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gotovina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Gotovina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panado is pressing down on Gotovina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gotovina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotovina has managed to get both his arms back between Panado's legs - danger averted.
Gotovina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Ernesto Panado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotovina stands up over Panado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Ante Gotovina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ernesto Panado spoke after the fight, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Chuvalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuvalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuvalo.#CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Faber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chuvalo defends well and Faber ends up having to push Chuvalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.
Chuvalo dips to his left and cracks Faber with an uppercut!
Faber dives in for a single leg takedown but Chuvalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chuvalo scores with a nice right hand.
Faber looks for a takedown but Chuvalo sprawls well.
Chuvalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chuvalo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Chuvalo has closed the distance and engaged Faber in a clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Chuvalo.
A body shot lands from Chuvalo.
Faber looks winded!
Chuvalo works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Uriah Faber's cut even more.
Chuvalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuvalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chuvalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chuvalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chuvalo - that landed with a thud.
Chuvalo digs a right hand underneath Faber's ribcage. Faber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Chuvalo lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Chuvalo. #ROC#
Faber is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chuvalo.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuvalo finish him?
Chuvalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Nice body punch from Chuvalo - that landed with a thud.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.
Chuvalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chuvalo. #T2#
Chuvalo lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chuvalo.
Chuvalo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Chuvalo gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chuvalo throws a big uppercut that drops Faber! More strikes from Chuvalo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Faber lies dazed against the cage as Chuvalo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Columbo avoids a kick to the body.
Columbo shoots and misses
and Potamus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Potamus gets tackled into the cage by Columbo. Columbo maintains the clinch.
Potamus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potamus working aggressively here.
Columbo goes for a takedown attempt but Potamus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Columbo or perhaps it was just good defense by Potamus, which made it look bad.
Hippo Potamus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Columbo.
Columbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potamus circles away.
Potamus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Columbo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Potamus! #SUB2#
Columbo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potamus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Potamus prevents Columbo from improving position. #SUB2#
Columbo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potamus's coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Columbo trying to control the action but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus is looking to regain half guard here but Columbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Potamus prevents Columbo from improving position.
Potamus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Columbo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potamus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Columbo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Potamus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Columbo tries to control but Potamus wriggling away. #SUB2#
Columbo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Columbo looking to secure an arm triangle but Potamus defends it well.
Columbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Columbo wants to control the pace but Potamus is squirming around nicely.
Columbo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Potamus tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Columbo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potamus is looking to escape.
Potamus is trying to escape the mount but Columbo keeps good control and instead manages to take Potamus's back.
Columbo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Columbo 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.
Potamus trying to control the action but Columbo just sinks the hooks in.
Potamus tries to break free. #T4##SUB2#
Columbo looking for the RNC.
Potamus staying busy and making it hard for Columbo to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Columbo looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Columbo looking for the choke from the back.
Potamus breaks Columbo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Columbo is trying to keep Potamus in close.
Columbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potamus is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potamus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Columbo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Potamus.
Columbo throws an off balance right hand
and Potamus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potamus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Columbo if he has to take too many more of those.
Columbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbo shoots and misses
and Potamus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potamus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potamus throws out a loose jab but Columbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Columbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potamus defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Columbo is looking to clinch but Potamus is avoiding it.
Potamus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Potamus is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Columbo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Columbo taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potamus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Columbo jumps guard.
Potamus trying to control but Columbo is working from the bottom.
Potamus controlling from the top position.
Columbo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potamus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Columbo is fighting to break Potamus's control of his arms but Potamus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Columbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potamus is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Columbo stands and steps away. Potamus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Potamus as Columbo shoots in.
Hippo Potamus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Columbo.
Columbo shoots in looking for a takedown but Potamus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Columbo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Columbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippo Potamus is winning the standup battle so far.
Potamus throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Columbo counters with a shoot takedown. Potamus fights it but they end up in guard.
Columbo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Columbo.#T3#
Potamus pulls Columbo in to control the position.
Columbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potamus is keeping the position for now.
Columbo trying to control but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus wants to stand but Columbo is controlling the position.
Columbo passes into half guard.
Columbo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Columbo is working for a submission of some sort.
Potamus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potamus is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potamus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Columbo wants to pass the guard but Potamus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hippo Potamus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Potamus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Columbo passes Potamus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Potamus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Columbo trying to control the action but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus tries to roll over but Columbo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbo is keen to just control but Potamus is a slippery customer.
Columbo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Columbo is trying to control. Potamus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Columbo controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Columbo is trying to work for a kimura but Potamus is defending well.
Potamus is staying active underneath Columbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Potamus wants to control but Columbo is keeping busy.
Columbo is taking a breather. Potamus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Columbo uses his free foot to push down on Potamus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Potamus.
Columbo takes Potamus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Potamus is in trouble. #T2#
Columbo is hanging on to Potamus's back as he tries to escape.
Potamus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Columbo's guard. Nice work there by Potamus.
Columbo has Potamus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Potamus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Columbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Columbo, not yet. #T3#
Potamus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Columbo has his hands on Potamus's head, controlling the position.
Columbo controls Potamus momentarily but Potamus frees himself.
Franco Columbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potamus preventing the sweep.
Potamus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Columbo keeping moving, preventing Potamus from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Columbo wants to sweep here but Potamus controlling him for the moment.
Columbo being controlled here, momentarily.
Columbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potamus tries to bum rush Columbo with a series of wild strikes but Columbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hippo Potamus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Columbo feints and as Potamus raises his hands in defense, Columbo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potamus is looking to stand back up but Columbo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Potamus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hippo Potamus showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hippo Potamus!
Hippo Potamus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Miletich takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Miletich pushes him off.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Miletich thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Miletich circles away and keeps his distance.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Miletich there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich. #T1#
Smith takes a swing at Miletich's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miletich scores with a punch to the head.
Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Miletich tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miletich misses with a looping right.
Jerry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Miletich's head back.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miletich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miletich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Miletich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Miletich misses with a kick to the body.
Miletich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Miletich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Miletich lands a nice shot to the body.
Miletich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Miletich, which made it look bad.
Miletich keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miletich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miletich.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miletich.
Smith tries to clinch
and Miletich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miletich connects with a body shot.
Smith looks winded!
Miletich works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Miletich misses with a body shot.
Miletich looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#T3#
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miletich throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Miletich lands a head shot.
Miletich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miletich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith moves to clinch but Miletich breaks away
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miletich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Miletich lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miletich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jerry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Miletich cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miletich finish him? #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Miletich sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Smith's defenses. It connects perfectly with Smith's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Miletich!

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