Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: D51 Nystrom v Militech
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Barrientos blocks the body kick.
Barrientos walks into a jab.
Barrientos misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Costacurta misses.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costacurta moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Barrientos scores with a four punch combination!
Costacurta throws a push kick but Barrientos slaps the foot to one side.
Costacurta staying out of range there.
Costacurta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrientos.
The fighters circling - Costacurta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrientos wants to land a leg kick but Costacurta is out of range.
Barrientos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrientos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costacurta.
Costacurta avoids the body shot from Barrientos.
Barrientos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costacurta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
It seemed like Costacurta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Barrientos misses.
Costacurta avoids the body shot from Barrientos.
Costacurta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Costacurta.
Barrientos misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrientos motions for Costacurta to come forward. Barrientos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrientos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costacurta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrientos.
Barrientos moves away from the strike by Costacurta.
Barrientos throws out a loose jab but Costacurta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrientos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costacurta connects with a leg kick. Barrientos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costacurta looks to land a body kick but Barrientos moved away.
Costacurta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrientos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Costacurta tries a quick counter leg kick but Barrientos is wise to it.
Barrientos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrientos is looking to slow Costacurta down with leg kicks.
Barrientos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Barrientos - just one landing.
Barrientos throws a right and a left that Costacurta avoids nicely.
Costacurta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrientos under the eye.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut. Barrientos saw that one coming.
Barrientos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrientos avoids the head kick by Costacurta.
Barrientos misses with a combination
and Costacurta counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Barrientos tenderised Costacurta's leg. Costacurta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costacurta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrientos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costacurta blocks a head kick by Barrientos.
Costacurta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrientos throws a hook but Costacurta avoids it easily.
Costacurta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrientos fails to land with a series of punches.
Costacurta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barrientos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL2#
Costacurta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costacurta can't find room to land a body shot as Barrientos controls the action.
Nice body punch from Costacurta.
Costacurta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrientos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barrientos.
Barrientos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrientos is looking to control Costacurta's arms but Costacurta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barrientos has his back to the cage.
Barrientos struggles to land a body shot inside as Costacurta controls his hands.
Barrientos is trying to maintain a safe position but Costacurta gets an underhook and turns Barrientos into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Barrientos.
Barrientos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costacurta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costacurta pushes Barrientos away with a front kick.
Costacurta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costacurta scores with the left hand. Barrientos knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Barrientos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barrientos misses with a body shot.
Barrientos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costacurta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costacurta thows a body kick. Barrientos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Costacurta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barrientos is breathing heavily.
Costacurta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Costacurta.
Barrientos throws a jab when Costacurta was well out of range.
Costacurta scores with a push kick.
Costacurta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barrientos back to the cage. Costacurta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Costacurta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrientos throws a front kick aimed at Costacurta's knee but Costacurta avoids it well.
Costacurta connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Barrientos tries to keep at a distance but Costacurta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costacurta swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrientos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costacurta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosinante Costacurta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barrientos misses with a body shot.
Costacurta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barrientos eats them both and turns towards Costacurta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barrientos misses with a hook.
Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costacurta.
Barrientos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costacurta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costacurta moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrientos.
Barrientos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costacurta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrientos.
Barrientos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shawn Barrientos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrientos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrientos. Costacurta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costacurta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrientos if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrientos swinging wildly here.
Barrientos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costacurta.
Costacurta slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costacurta! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
Costacurta takes the fight into the clinch.
Costacurta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta lands with a right to the head.
Costacurta tries to work over Barrientos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrientos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barrientos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costacurta lands with a left to the head.
Costacurta throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costacurta as Barrientos tries to tie him up.
Costacurta digs a right hand underneath Barrientos's ribcage. Barrientos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrientos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Costacurta on the inside. #T2#
Costacurta lands with a left to the head.
Costacurta scores with a hook to the body.
Barrientos misses with a punch to the body.
Barrientos misses with the head strike.
Costacurta lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costacurta presses Barrientos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costacurta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrientos lands with a left to the head.
Costacurta presses Barrientos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Costacurta.
Costacurta lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Costacurta.
Costacurta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Costacurta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Rosinante Costacurta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costacurta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Costacurta. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Costacurta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Costacurta.
Nice body punch from Costacurta.
Costacurta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrientos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costacurta's elbow.
Costacurta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costacurta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costacurta scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Costacurta on the inside.
Costacurta lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Costacurta.
Nice body punch from Costacurta - that landed with a thud.
Costacurta lands with a short shot to the head.
Costacurta lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Costacurta gets through Barrientos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costacurta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Barrientos is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costacurta.
Oh Barrientos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costacurta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costacurta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Costacurta lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barrientos to his knees! Costacurta keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
Our winner, Rosinante Costacurta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Shawn Barrientos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm just a sexy boy!'.

Event: RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Diaz has Braxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Braxton's head.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Braxton to the mat. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Braxton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braxton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braxton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braxton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Braxton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braxton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Braxton trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braxton defends it easily.
Braxton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braxton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Braxton pushes his legs off easily.
Braxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braxton defends well.#SUB2#
Braxton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braxton is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Braxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Braxton defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Braxton is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Braxton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Braxton has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zachary Braxton spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it... shit happens...'.

Event: DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Sane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolentino as he jumps to the side.
Sane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sane misses with a jab to the body
and Tolentino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sane really felt that one!
Tolentino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Sane misses
and Tolentino counters with an inside leg kick.
Sane shoots in and drives through. Tolentino sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolentino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolentino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sane is defended easily by Tolentino.
Sane misses with a right hand
and Tolentino counters with a low kick, right behind Sane 's knee.
Tolentino throws a head kick but Sane moves out of range.
Sane shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Tolentino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sane just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolentino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sane misses with a straight left.
Sane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolentino but Tolentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolentino cracks Sane with a good jab.
Sane looks for a takedown but Tolentino sprawls well.#T2#
Sane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolentino as he jumps to the side.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tolentino counters with a huge left! Sane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tolentino isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tolentino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makisig Tolentino!
Makisig Tolentino very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Gustav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Dhillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustav at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Gustav there.
Dhillon jabs Gustav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dhillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dhillon walks into a left hand.
Gustav punishes Dhillon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustav throws a good cross that connects.
Dhillon throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dhillon lands a nice hook to Gustav's body. Gustav takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustav checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dhillon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Dhillon manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Gustav.
Gustav scores with a nice head shot.
Dhillon tests Gustav's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Dhillon 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.
Gustav defending well as Dhillon loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dhillon misses with a few strikes there.
Gustav misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dhillon counter with a right hand. #CL#
Gustav moves into the clinch.
Gustav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustav scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
Dhillon tries a body shot but Gustav blocks it.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav digs a right hand underneath Dhillon's ribcage. Dhillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dhillon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustav pushes Dhillon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dhillon wants to stall.
Dhillon throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dhillon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustav is keeping busy.
Gustav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dhillon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dhillons head.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustav.
Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dhillon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustavs head.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Dhillon avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Gustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustav pushes Dhillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dhillon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustav backwards.
Gustav throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Gustav is working Dhillon over against the cage.
Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustav lands a right hand.
Dhillon pushes Gustav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhillon throws a head punch that misses.
Dhillon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustav's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustav.
Dhillon looks winded!
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav blocks an uppercut.
Gustav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gustav.
Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhillon controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Gustav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dhillon backwards.
Gustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhillon tries a body shot but Gustav blocks it.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dhillon or not. #T4#
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustav.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustav.
Dhillon stalling in the clinch but Gustav improves position.
Gustav presses Dhillon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustav as Dhillon tries to tie him up.
Dhillon blocks a body shot from Gustav.
Gustav lands with a right to the head.
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dhillon is rocked!
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dhillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Gustav throws a big uppercut that drops Dhillon! More strikes from Gustav and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dhillon lies dazed against the cage as Gustav celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
Carl Gustav made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
Nidhish Dhillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back...'.

Event: Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Matasaki catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Matasaki misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Matasaki throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Matasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Darryl Fitzpatrick has been cut.#T1#
Matasaki swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Matasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Matasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Matasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Matasaki throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
Matasaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzpatrick.
A big left from Matasaki misses.
Matasaki takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.#T3#
Matasaki lands a two punch combo.
Matasaki misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Matasaki.
Matasaki throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Matasaki.
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well. #T4#
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matasaki.
As Fitzpatrick backs off Matasaki throws a huge counter combo but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it all.
Matasaki throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Matasaki manages to avoid it.
Matasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matasaki takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Matasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hirusho Matasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matasaki thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Matasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matasaki lands a jab.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Matasaki with a hook.#T1#
Matasaki looks to land a combination. Fitzpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzpatrick tries to score with a low kick but Matasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Matasaki is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Matasaki misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matasaki, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Matasaki.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matasaki misses the target.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matasaki misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
letting Matasaki counter with a right hand.
Matasaki tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Matasaki.
Matasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matasaki blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matasaki misses with a wild combination.
Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzpatrick counters with a leg kick.
Matasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Matasaki misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzpatrick misses its target.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Matasaki.
Matasaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzpatrick.
Matasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matasaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matasaki misses with a double jab.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hirusho Matasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matasaki misses with the combination.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matasaki.
Matasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Matasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Matasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Matasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Matasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Matasaki moves out of range.
Matasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Matasaki.
Matasaki misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good low kick that Matasaki was not able to check.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Matasaki misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Matasaki connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matasaki back to the ropes. Fitzpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Matasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Matasaki is rocked!
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Matasaki. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matasaki misses the target.
Well,Fitzpatrick is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Matasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Matasaki moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Matasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Matasaki does no damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matasaki counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzpatrick backing up. Fitzpatrick nods at Matasaki to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Matasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Matasaki throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Matasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Matasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzpatrick.
Matasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matasaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!

Hirusho Matasaki wins by unanimous decision!
Hirusho Matasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Darryl Fitzpatrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Beefcake fails to land the takedown.
Beefcake misses with a leg kick
and Erickson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Beefcake with that takedown attempt.
Erickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefcake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake misses with a lunging right hand
and Erickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erickson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Erickson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erickson.
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefcake shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut
and Erickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake tries a low kick but Erickson avoids it.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefcake has his takedown stuffed
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake throws a head kick that misses
and Erickson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Beefcake has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bow before me!'.

Event: CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Zolner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zolner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Zolner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shum to the mat! Shum manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolner is looking to work some ground and pound but Shum has wrist control.
Shum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shum controls Zolner momentarily but Zolner frees himself.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner is in close to Shum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shum is trying to keep Zolner in close. #T1#
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zolner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zolner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Shum blocks nicely.
Zolner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zolner wants to control from the top but Shum keeps moving.
Zolner throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Zolner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zolner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shum keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner chips away with some ground and pound.
Shum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shum tries to get out of the position.
Zolner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zolner throws a big elbow that misses.
Zolner advances to half guard.
Zolner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Zolner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolner working over Shum with some ground and pound. Shum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shum defending well though.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Shum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zolner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zolner wants to control but Shum is keeping him busy.
Zolner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zolner wants to control but Shum is keeping him busy.
Shum taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Zolner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shum is trying to maintain the position but Zolner is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shum defending well though.
Zolner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zolner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zolner working Shum over with strikes.
Zolner throwing shots but Shum is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zolner lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Zolner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zolner is pressing down on Shum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shum is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zolner throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Shum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zolner lands an overhand right.
Zolner moves out of range of the leg kick from Shum.
Zolner with the counter takedown but Shum avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Zolner.
Zolner misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Shum misses the target.
Zolner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zolner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shum. Shum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zolner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shum's head.#T1#
Shum walks into a stiff left hand from Zolner.
Zolner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Quon Shum has been cut.
Shum throws a jab when Zolner was well out of range.
Zolner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timur Zolner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zolner scores with a jab.
Zolner tries to bum rush Shum with a series of wild strikes but Shum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timur Zolner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shum misses the shot to the body.
Zolner with the counter takedown but Shum avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Zolner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zolner.
Zolner connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Jab from Zolner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shum lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Shum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zolner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zolner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zolner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shum manages to avoid it.
Shum throws a head kick but Zolner moves out of range.
Zolner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shum has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zolner.
Shum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quon Shum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.#T3#
Shum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zolner was well out of range. Poor timing from Shum.
Shum throws an overhand right that lands on Zolner's shoulder, as Zolner tries to avoid the shot.
Shum misses with a wild body shot.
Zolner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Zolner. Those never looked like landing.
Shum throwing a counter right hand but Zolner manages to avoid it.
Shum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Zolner 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.
Zolner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zolner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zolner has a takedown stuffed.
Quon Shum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Shum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zolner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zolner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shum is fending him off so far but Zolner persists. Nope, Shum circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Shum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zolner shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Zolner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shum is trying to defend but Zolner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zolner counters with a stiff right hand.
Quon Shum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Zolner.
Shum swings for the body but Zolner moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shum staying out of range there.
Shum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Zolner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shum on the side of the head.
Shum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zolner or perhaps it was just good defense by Shum, which made it look bad.
Zolner shoots for a double leg takedown but Shum sprawls well. He's pushed Zolner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zolner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Zolner.
Zolner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shum misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Zolner counter with a right hand.
Shum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Shum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zolner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shum can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shum's head backwards.
Zolner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Zolner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Shum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Shum working a defensive guard here.
Zolner trying to control but Shum is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Shum has momentary wrist control but Zolner slips an elbow through the middle.
Shum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zolner distracts Shum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zolner pushing down on Shum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Shum's hands, connecting with Shum's forehead.
Zolner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zolner drops an elbow to the side of Shum's head. #ROC2#
Shum is rocked!
Zolner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Shum! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zolner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Zolner!
A relieved looking Timur Zolner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Herman throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Herman's front leg but catches the back leg as Herman tries to avoid it.
Herman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Herman misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Herman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herman takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Herman scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Herman.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick.
Herman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Herman takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mfer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Herman 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 Mfer. #T1#
Herman misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Herman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herman lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Herman misses its target.
Herman cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Herman.
Herman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Herman throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Mfer down.
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!
Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herman.
Herman dips to his left and cracks Mfer with an uppercut!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Herman.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer lands an overhand right.
Mfer cracks the inside of Herman's front leg.
A solid body kick from Mfer.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Herman misses the shot to the body.
Mfer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Mfer clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herman or not.
Herman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Herman tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Herman back against the cage.
Herman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands. #T3#
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herman misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Herman avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Herman.
Herman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herman effectively controlling the action here.
Herman scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Mfer to work.
Mfer presses Herman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Mfer has Herman pressed against the cage.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Herman misses with some punches.
Herman letting Mfer take a breather here.
Herman throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer slowing the pace effectively.
Herman misses with a body punch.
Herman slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer stalls.
Herman misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Herman off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Herman misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Herman.
Mfer tries to move into range but Herman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mfer looks to move away, Herman throws a big counter combo but Mfer just gets out of the way.
Jones Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Mfer.
Herman misses with a combination
and Mfer counters with a nice body kick.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer scores with a push kick.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
Mfer cracks the inside of Herman's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herman looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herman throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Herman 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Herman's leg. Herman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Herman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Come on Herman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Herman looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herman can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mfer has Herman pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer stalling in the clinch.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Herman fails to land.
Herman misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Herman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herman.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herman tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mfer.
Jones Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer.
Mfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer lands a jab.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Herman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer cracks Herman with a good jab.#CL2#
Mfer rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage.
Mfer cracks Herman with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer taking a breather.
Herman misses with some punches. #T1#
Herman lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herman is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Herman fails to land.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Herman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Mfer is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer presses Herman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herman up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Herman is rocked!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herman.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Herman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Herman drops to his knees and Mfer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Mfer!
The defeated Wohehiv Herman had this to say: 'Fear my pack'.

Event: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Infamous misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Infamous gets a takedown into half guard.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy.
Infamous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Infamous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous is pressing down on Yamaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamaguchi is holding on for now.
Infamous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Infamous is trying for a kimura here. Yamaguchi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Infamous wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Infamous!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Infamous thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daiki Yamaguchi was interviewed post fight and said 'Sepukku!!!'.

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Barrientos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrientos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Barrientos.#CUT#
It looks like Cruz Lopez has been cut.
Donk. Lopez catches Barrientos right on the button with a cross.
Barrientos throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrientos.
A jab from Barrientos misses.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrientos connects with a jab.
Barrientos avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrientos avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Barrientos misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrientos. #T1#
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrientos.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Barrientos.
No joy there for Barrientos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Barrientos didn't see that one coming.
Lopez thumps Barrientos with a low kick.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Barrientos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Barrientos. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Barrientos.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Barrientos.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrientos's head.#T2#
Barrientos tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez avoids the body shot from Barrientos.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Barrientos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrientos is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrientos can pounce on him.
Barrientos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez thumps Barrientos with a low kick.
Barrientos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barrientos tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Barrientos.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Barrientos blocks the low kick.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrientos's sensitive parts.
Lopez swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut there from Barrientos.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barrientos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Barrientos throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Barrientos only half commits.
Barrientos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Barrientos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Barrientos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrientos.
Barrientos throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Barrientos blocks the low kick.
Barrientos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid body kick from Lopez.
Barrientos misses with a body kick.
Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrientos tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrientos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrientos scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cruz Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cruz Lopez'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#
Barrientos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Barrientos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrientos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopez motions for Barrientos to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Barrientos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrientos moves out of range of the body kick.
Shawn Barrientos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrientos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Barrientos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrientos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez tests Barrientos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrientos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrientos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Barrientos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barrientos throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrientos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Barrientos misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez sizes up Barrientos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez moves out of range as Barrientos throws a body kick.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrientos with a body shot.
Barrientos throws a lazy body kick
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shawn Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrientos lands with a cross.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrientos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.#T2#
Barrientos throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Barrientos thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Barrientos lands a head kick!
Lopez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrientos will feel that in the morning.
Barrientos misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barrientos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lopez.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Barrientos.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrientos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
Barrientos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrientos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrientos throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez cracks Barrientos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barrientos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez cracks Barrientos with a good jab.
Barrientos tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Barrientos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrientos throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Barrientos saw that one coming.
Barrientos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barrientos wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Barrientos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Barrientos's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Barrientos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrientos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Barrientos down.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrientos.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrientos manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Barrientos misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Barrientos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrientos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Barrientos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barrientos swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cruz Lopez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Lopez tenderised Barrientos's leg. Barrientos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a body punch but Barrientos moves out of range.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Barrientos throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Barrientos misses.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrientos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrientos throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Barrientos shrugs it off though.
Barrientos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrientos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos swinging wildly here.
Barrientos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez misses with a body kick. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Barrientos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barrientos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrientos looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Cruz Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrientos works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrientos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrientos should have avoided that one.
Barrientos takes one to the chin there.
Barrientos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez takes a swing at Barrientos's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Barrientos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Barrientos sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Barrientos misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrientos under the eye.
Lopez throws a low kick but Barrientos avoids it.
A head kick from Lopez lands but Barrientos takes it in his stride.
Lopez catches Barrientos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrientos throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Barrientos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrientos doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrientos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrientos misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Barrientos throws a combination that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barrientos misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez jabs Barrientos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barrientos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrientos at a distance.
Barrientos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Barrientos avoids it with no problem.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Barrientos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Lopez.
Barrientos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barrientos swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Barrientos shakes it off.#T4#
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Barrientos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrientos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Barrientos's ribs.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Barrientos defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruz Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrientos.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrientos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Barrientos's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrientos tries to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Cruz Lopez!

Cruz Lopez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Cruz Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Shawn Barrientos had this to say: 'I'm just a sexy boy!'.

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Mar throws out a powerful jab.
Mar tests Donkashane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donkashane tries to clinch there but Mar circles away.
Mar scores with a leg kick.
Mar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mar misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mar.
Mar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Donkashane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mar!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Mar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mar is not content to let Donkashane control the position. #SUB#
Donkashane is working to tighten his grip on Mar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Donkashane is really squeezing tight and eventually Mar passes out! Donkashane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rascal Donkashane!
The defeated Nam Kyu Mar had this to say: 'Humble in victory and defeat. I'll be back. '.

Event: CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Dhillon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beznisko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dhillon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko stopping the sweep attempt from Dhillon.
Beznisko trying to control but Dhillon is working from the bottom.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Beznisko is in close to Dhillon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko cracks Dhillon with a solid left hand.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beznisko stands up over Dhillon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Beznisko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Dhillon is rocked!
Beznisko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dhillon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Nidhish Dhillon spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back...'.

Event: Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Hanzo cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
We've been informed that Fitzpatrick 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.
Hanzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanzo takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanzo misses the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanzo swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanzo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good shot there by Hanzo.#T1#
Hanzo throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Hanzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the ropes and back into range.
Hanzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
A nice side step and Fitzpatrick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanzo thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Hanzo avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Hanzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick stalks Hanzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanzo's face. Hanzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanzo swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Momochi Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hanzo - just one landing.
Fitzpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanzo lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Hanzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
and Fitzpatrick counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo lands with a nice body punch.
Hanzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Hanzo misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Darryl Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanzo. That one must have hurt.
Hanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzpatrick. No joy for Hanzo on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Momochi Hanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Hanzo misses.
Fitzpatrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanzo - that will leave a mark!
Hanzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanzo connects with a single shot there.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanzo misses with a leg kick
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo. #T1#
A left lands for Hanzo.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo fails to land the takedown.
Hanzo takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanzo misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanzo misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a series of strikes. Hanzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Hanzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo throws a combination that misses
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanzo.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick throws a counter combo.
Hanzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick unleashes a big counter combination but Hanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanzo looks to clinch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
Hanzo throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanzo clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hanzo backs off Fitzpatrick throws a huge counter combo but Hanzo manages to avoid it all.
Momochi Hanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzo missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hanzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Hanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzo.
Hanzo swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Hanzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanzo motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Hanzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick feints a jab promting Hanzo to slip. Fitzpatrick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hanzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanzo misses the shot to the body.
Hanzo moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzpatrick, right into the meat.
Hanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Momochi Hanzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's time! Hanzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzpatrick duly obliges.
Hanzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanzo scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanzo counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Hanzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Hanzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzpatrick unleashes a big counter combination but Hanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanzo shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanzo misses the jab.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range. #T2#
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Hanzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzpatrick scores with a body shot.
Hanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanzo misses the body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo swinging wildly here.
Hanzo misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
Fitzpatrick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzo connects with a jab.#T3#
Hanzo misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.#CL#
Hanzo rushes Fitzpatrick and presses him up against the ropes.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo wants to stall.
Hanzo is stalling here. #BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick thows a body kick. Hanzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Momochi Hanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hanzo misses with a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanzo misses with a hook
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Hanzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanzo. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Momochi Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanzo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Momochi Hanzo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Momochi Hanzo!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Momochi Hanzo!

Momochi Hanzo wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Momochi Hanzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Darryl Fitzpatrick had this to say: 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Braxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Wulver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braxton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Braxton does no damage.
Wulver appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wulver throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulver misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Wulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braxton throws a jab when Wulver was well out of range.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulver throws a big counter combination but Braxton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braxton throws a right and a left that Wulver avoids nicely.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Wulver.
Braxton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zachary Braxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braxton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wulver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Wulver avoids it with no problem.
Wulver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Braxton misses with a hook. Wulver ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Wulver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Braxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulver.
Wulver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wulver throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Wulver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braxton throws a looping overhand right but Wulver ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Wulver thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Wulver.
Wulver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulver.
Wulver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Braxton lands with an overhand left.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulver appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Braxton misses with a wild body shot.
Braxton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like William Wulver 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!
Braxton misses with a few strikes there.
Braxton connects with the punch.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Wulver.
Braxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braxton misses with a body shot.
Wulver is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zachary Braxton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Wulver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Braxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wulver's hands.
Braxton lands an overhand right.
Wulver misses with a straight left.
Wulver misses with a shot to the body
letting Braxton counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Braxton cracks Wulver with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wulver looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Braxton finish him? #ROC2#
Wulver is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulver misses with a takedown
and Braxton counters with a crisp right that sends Wulver to the canvas! Braxton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Braxton!
Zachary Braxton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolentino. Rei Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rei Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rei Jr throws a low kick but Tolentino avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolentino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rei Jr is looking to slow Tolentino down with leg kicks.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Tolentino misses the target.
Rei Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tolentino counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Budo Rei Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Rei Jr closes the distance and pushes Tolentino back into the cage.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tolentino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rei Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Tolentino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rei Jr up against the cage.
Rei Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Makisig Tolentino has been cut.
Tolentino stalling against the cage.
Tolentino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rei Jr is keeping busy.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Tolentino lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rei Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Rei Jr lands an elbow inside that Tolentino shrugs off.
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rei Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rei Jr throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Tolentino blocks the elbow strike.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tolentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolentino working aggressively here.
Rei Jr blocking some punches.
Tolentino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolentino blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolentino lands a shoulder strike.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Tolentino trying to control the position but instead, Rei Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolentino into the cage.
Rei Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolentino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rei Jr lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tolentino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rei Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolentino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Tolentino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rei Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tolentino is keeping busy.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tolentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rei Jr lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tolentino.
Rei Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rei Jr breaks the clinch.
Rei Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolentino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Tolentino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rei Jr dodges the punch combination from Tolentino.
Rei Jr misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rei Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolentino counters with a nice body shot.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tolentino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rei Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rei Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei Jr throws a hook but Tolentino blocks it.
Rei Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Tolentino counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tolentino. Those never looked like landing.
Rei Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolentino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Rei Jr is predictable there
and Tolentino counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolentino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rei Jr has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Budo Rei Jr's cut even more.
Rei Jr throws a leg kick but Tolentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tolentino is looking to slow Rei Jr down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Budo Rei Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Tolentino lands a left and a right that send Rei Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Tolentino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rei Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolentino checks a leg kick.
Rei Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolentino counters with a left and a right that stings Rei Jr. #CUT#
The cut above Budo Rei Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rei Jr gets a clinch.
Rei Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tolentino dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tolentino trying to control the position but instead, Rei Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolentino into the cage.
Rei Jr prevents a body shot from Tolentino.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rei Jr.
Tolentino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rei Jr.
Tolentino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rei Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolentino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rei Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolentino avoids the elbow strike from Rei Jr, against the cage.
Tolentino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tolentino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rei Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolentino lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Rei Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Rei Jr misses
and Tolentino counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolentino.
Rei Jr looks for the body kick but Tolentino saw that one coming.
Tolentino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rei Jr throws a low kick but Tolentino avoids it.
Rei Jr misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Rei Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rei Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolentino counters with a nice body shot.
Tolentino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rei Jr's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rei Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rei Jr is breathing heavily.
Rei Jr tries to clinch
and Tolentino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tolentino throws a front kick that sends Rei Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Tolentino lands a right hook to the body.
Tolentino punishes Rei Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tolentino digs a good hook to Rei Jr's body.
Tolentino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rei Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolentino misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tolentino.
Tolentino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Rei Jr swings for the body but Tolentino moves out of range.
Rei Jr tries to land a body kick
and Tolentino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
Budo Rei Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Makisig Tolentino!
After the big win, Makisig Tolentino made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Herman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herman wants it to stay on the feet.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
A jab from Herman does it's job there.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herman loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Herman throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman misses the shot to the body.
Herman throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.#T1#
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Herman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Herman counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herman leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman unleashes a big counter combination but Bravo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Herman leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Herman misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Herman drops Bravo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bravo looks back up at him and smiles so Herman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Drako Bravo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bravo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Herman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman!
Wohehiv Herman gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Yamaguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been informed that Yamaguchi 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.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Brophy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamaguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Daiki Yamaguchi has been cut.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy lands a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Yamaguchi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Brophy. #T2#
Brophy digs a right hand underneath Yamaguchi's ribcage. Yamaguchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
Brophy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamaguchi looks winded!
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brophy.
Brophy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards. #BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Brophy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yamaguchi sprawling to the canvas! Yamaguchi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brophy finish him?! #ROC#
Yamaguchi is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brophy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Brophy cracks Yamaguchi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brophy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yamaguchi to stand back up!#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Brophy has managed to clinch. #BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
Yamaguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Red Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamaguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daiki Yamaguchi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamaguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected. #CUT#
That has opened up Daiki Yamaguchi's cut even more.
Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
Brophy scores with a spinning back kick!#KD#
Brophy cracks Yamaguchi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brophy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yamaguchi to stand back up!
Yamaguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Yamaguchi's head, knocking him out cold! Brophy is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Brophy!
After winning the bout, Red Brophy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Daiki Yamaguchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sepukku!!!'.

Event: CCR 79
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Dhillon scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Dhillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nidhish Dhillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Dhillon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dhillon eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Dhillon.
Dhillon throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Dhillon misses with a double jab
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alvarez lands a jab.
Dhillon moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Dhillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhillon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nidhish Dhillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhillon.
Dhillon tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dhillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Dhillon throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dhillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the body
and Dhillon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dhillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Dhillon.
Dhillon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Dhillon settles back down.
Dhillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez jabs at Dhillon's body.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Dhillon with a series of wild strikes but Dhillon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Dhillon's shoulder, as Dhillon tries to avoid the shot.
Dhillon lands an overhand right.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dhillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhillon throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhillon misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Dhillon's head but Dhillon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Dhillon finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Dhillon scores with a three punch combo!
Dhillon misses with a combination
and Dhillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dhillon throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.#T4#
Dhillon throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dhillon staying out of range there.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dhillon misses the shot to the body.
Dhillon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Dhillon.
Dhillon cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Dhillon misses with a double jab.
Dhillon throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dhillon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dhillon lands with a hook. Alvarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhillon looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Dhillon steps away.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Dhillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Nidhish Dhillon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Dhillon finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dhillon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dhillon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dhillon. Dhillon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dhillon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Dhillon misses.
Dhillon misses with a right hand
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Dhillon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhillon throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhillon misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Dhillon throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Alvarez swings for the body but Dhillon moves out of range.
Dhillon misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhillon thinking.
Dhillon lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dhillon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhillon manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Dhillon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhillon misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nidhish Dhillon is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhillon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dhillon throws a head kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dhillon misses with the combination.
Nidhish Dhillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Dhillon saw that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhillon.
Dhillon jabs at Alvarez's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Dhillon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhillon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Dhillon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dhillon down.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhillon.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhillon moves away.
Dhillon cracks Alvarez with a good jab.#T3#
Dhillon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhillon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Dhillon.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Dhillon.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dhillon avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez. #T4#
Dhillon throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dhillon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez takes a swing at Dhillon's ribcage but misses.
Dhillon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Alvarez.
Dhillon misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhillon was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Dhillon scores with a nice head shot.
Dhillon looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Dhillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhillon throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dhillon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Dhillon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhillon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.#ROC2#
Dhillon is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Oh Dhillon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez is leaning against Dhillon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez works on Dhillon's body with a couple of short punches.
Dhillon seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhillon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez lands a body shot. #T1#
Dhillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Dhillon gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Dhillon just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather. #TD2#
Alvarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dhillon is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Dhillon 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.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dhillon lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Dhillon counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Dhillon.
Dhillon misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Dhillon moves out of range.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dhillon misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dhillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhillon tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Dhillon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dhillon tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Dhillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhillon. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Dhillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhillon.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Dhillon avoids it well.
Dhillon misses with the combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Nidhish Dhillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back...'.

Event: CCR 79
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Wildslap walks into a jab.
Wildslap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shum tries to avoid it but Wildslap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shum to the ground. Shum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shum lands a slapping body shot.
Shum throws a hook to the side of Wildslap's head but Wildslap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Shum as Wildslap shoots in.
Shum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Wildslap counters with a takedown into side control.
Wildslap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We 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.#T1##SUB#
Wildslap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Wildslap is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wildslap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shum keeps working. #SUB#
Wildslap is trying to get an arm triangle but Shum is defending well.
Shum throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB#
Wildslap is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shum looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wildslap gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shum is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wildslap lets go of the hold and Shum can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rancho Wildslap!
A victorious Rancho Wildslap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
Luciano tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzpatrick's head back.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzpatrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Luciano takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzpatrick is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a hook
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Luciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Luciano tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.#T2#
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Luciano - just one landing.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzpatrick blocks the leg kick.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzpatrick should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzpatrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Luciano misses with a right hand
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Luciano slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick scores with a body shot.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Good leg kick by Fitzpatrick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzpatrick tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzpatrick scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick from Fitzpatrick misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzpatrick.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzpatrick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzpatrick - the referee stops the clock and Luciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzpatrick. Luciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick cracks the inside of Luciano's front leg.
Luciano 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.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Carlos Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzpatrick is wise to it.
Luciano cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the ropes and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzpatrick. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Fitzpatrick sees coming a mile off.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzpatrick.
Nice cross by Luciano.
A head kick from Luciano lands but Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range. #T4#
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!
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos Luciano!
In defeat, Darryl Fitzpatrick stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.

Event: RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Anderson Jr lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Anderson Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tolentino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson Jr controls the position. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr tries for a kimura but Tolentino is defending well.
Tolentino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson Jr on the ground.
Tolentino wants to control but Anderson Jr postures up.
Tolentino taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolentino is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson Jr working the ground and pound.
Anderson Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson Jr trying to control the position but Tolentino is working away. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Anderson Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tolentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Anderson Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tolentino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson Jr is putting a hurting on Tolentino here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tolentino is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Anderson Jr moves into full mount!
Anderson Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tolentino tries to reverse the position but Anderson Jr maintains control.
Anderson Jr looking to finish Tolentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolentino!
Anderson Jr controlling the pace for now.
Anderson Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Anderson Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Tolentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson Jr.
Tolentino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tolentino tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Anderson Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Tolentino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Tolentino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson Jr.
Anderson Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tolentino's face.
Anderson Jr landing strikes from the mount and Tolentino is in trouble!
Anderson Jr tries to control but Tolentino wriggling away.
Anderson Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tolentino flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T4#
Anderson Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Tolentino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson Jr looking to finish Tolentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolentino!
Anderson Jr lands a couple of good shots and Tolentino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anderson Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Tolentino tries to buck him off.
Tolentino is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Anderson Jr is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tolentino has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson Jr has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tolentino taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson Jr doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Apollo Anderson Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Anderson Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Makisig Tolentino spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the depths I go...'.

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