Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Savage missing with a left hand there. Borcea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Borcea clinches.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
Borcea lands with a right to the head.
Savage misses with the head strike. #BC#
Borcea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Borcea slips the punch.
Borcea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Borcea slips under a jab from Savage.
Borcea is looking for a counter combo.
Borcea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borcea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borcea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Savage clinches with his opponent.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea wants to stall.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea. #T1#
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Borcea.
Borcea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
Savage misses with some punches.
Borcea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage working aggressively here.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Borcea as the two fighters clinch.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
A short uppercut from Borcea.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Borcea drops Savage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Savage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Savage is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Borcea finish him?
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Borcea working aggressively here.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borcea working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Borcea lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borcea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Savage up against the cage.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage gets through Borcea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borcea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Savage has Borcea up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Savage working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macho Man Savage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Savage has closed the distance and engaged Borcea in a clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Borcea.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savage scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Savage.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Borcea counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Borcea wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Borcea forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borcea prevents Savage from standing back up. #T1#
Savage is trying to escape back to his feet but Borcea uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Savage is not content to let Borcea control the position.
Borcea is really struggling to control Savage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savage tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Savage prevents Borcea from getting a body triangle.
Savage is trying to stand back up.
Savage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Borcea is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Savage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Savage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Borcea off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Borcea controls the action.
Savage is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Savage is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a double jab.
Borcea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Borcea ducks down to avoid it.
Savage misses with a hook
and Borcea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Borcea moves out of range easily.
Basil Borcea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Borcea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Borcea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borcea drops Savage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Savage! Borcea dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!

Event: UnderGround FC 123
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viticello missing with a left hand there. Daniel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viticello works Daniel's body with a nice hook.
Daniel motions for Viticello to come forward. Daniel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viticello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viticello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daniel eats them both and turns towards Viticello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jacques Daniel has been cut.
Viticello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniel backs up against the cage.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Viticello fails to land with a series of punches.
Viticello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Viticello circles away.
Viticello throws a big counter combination but Daniel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Daniel is predictable there

and Viticello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Viticello.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Viticello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viticello has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.

Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viticello passes into side control.
Daniel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daniel is looking to reverse the position.
Daniel is still trying to improve position.

Viticello stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daniel thuds a left hand into Viticello's body.
Viticello misses with a combination
enabling Daniel to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Jacques Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Daniel is predictable there

and Viticello counters with a single leg into guard. Daniel didn't expect that.
Viticello controlling from the top position.
Viticello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniel is keeping the position for now.

Viticello stands and steps away. Daniel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniel drops his hands momentarily and Viticello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daniel throws a sloppy head kick and Viticello moves out of range easily.
Viticello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniel.
Daniel throws a looping overhand right but Viticello ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Viticello. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viticello connects with a looping right hand.

Viticello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Viticello lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Viticello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daniel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viticello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniel tries to work over Viticello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniel lands a shoulder strike.
Daniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel working aggressively here.
Viticello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniel swings wildly with an uppercut but Viticello uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Viticello manages to break the clinch.
Daniel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viticello tries to counter by clinching up but Daniel breaks away and moves out of range.
Daniel misses with an uppercut.
Viticello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viticello misses with a double jab.
Daniel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good exchange - Viticello coming out on top.
Daniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniel tries a quick counter leg kick but Viticello is wise to it.
Donk. Viticello catches Daniel right on the button with a cross.
Daniel swings for the body but Viticello moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Viticello dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Viticello throws a series of punches but Daniel avoids them all with ease.
Enzo Viticello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viticello misses the shot to the body.
Daniel scores with a shot to the body.
Daniel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viticello to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viticello's calf.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enzo Viticello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viticello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viticello lands a jab to the nose.
Viticello throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viticello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniel misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Viticello does no damage.
Daniel connects with the punch.
Daniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Viticello is looking to counter punch.
Viticello misses with an uppercut
and Daniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daniel throws a head kick that half lands.
Daniel tries to land a body kick

and Viticello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daniel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viticello remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to improve position but can't.
Daniel wants to control but Viticello postures up.
Daniel looks to move to half guard but instead Viticello has passed into mount! Damn!
Daniel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniel tries to hold on but Viticello postures up.
Viticello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viticello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Viticello trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viticello moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniel has worked his arm free - good work by Daniel!
Daniel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Viticello off and has taken his back!
Viticello is trying to get back to his feet but Daniel has full control of the position and if anything, Viticello has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Daniel is looking to control Viticello but Viticello is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Daniel is controlling the position but Viticello somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Viticello is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viticello is controlling Daniel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Daniel wants to control but Viticello is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viticello is refusing to be controlled, as Daniel sits in half guard.
Daniel controlling the action here.
Viticello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Viticello is trying to maintain the position but Daniel is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Viticello will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Viticello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Viticello lands with an overhand left.
Daniel throws a low kick but Viticello moves out of range easily.
Daniel misses with a straight right.
Viticello takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Viticello counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viticello tries to move into range but Daniel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viticello throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniel misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel dodges the punch combination from Viticello.
Viticello throws a right hand that Daniel ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniel also avoids with ease.
Viticello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Viticello.
Viticello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viticello somewhat.
Viticello dodges the punch combination from Daniel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel motions for Viticello to come forward. Daniel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viticello checks a low kick from Daniel.
Daniel misses with a lunging right hand
and Viticello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viticello throws a combination. Daniel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Viticello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniel misses with a straight right.
Viticello throws a sloppy body shot
and Daniel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viticello's knee momentarily.
Enzo Viticello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel throws a shot from downtown. Viticello moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Viticello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viticello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniel.
Daniel throws a leg kick

and Viticello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniel's guard.

Daniel has his foot on Viticello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viticello works his way back into a safe position though.

Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viticello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viticello stacks Daniel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Viticello!
Viticello tries to move to mount but Daniel blocks the move with his legs.
Viticello trying to control the position but Daniel is working away.
Viticello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Viticello!

Event: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Borcea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monto, pushing him back against the cage.
Borcea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monto has Borcea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borcea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monto fails to pull guard.
Monto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borcea to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monto tries for a takedown but Borcea manages to get underhooks.
Monto 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.#BC2#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Borcea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Borcea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcea throws a jab but it's blocked by Monto. #TD#
Monto gets a double leg takedown into Borcea's guard.
Borcea wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borcea controlling the position.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Borcea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borcea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borcea is keeping the position for now.
Monto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borcea has Monto pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borcea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Borcea defends easily. #SUB#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borcea is stalling in the full guard.
Borcea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borcea stopping the sweep attempt from Monto.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Borcea pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Monto keeping moving, preventing Borcea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Monto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Borcea should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Monto has tightened it up now! Borcea should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davido Monto!

Event: UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiramanti wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands a head shot.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Jones cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jab by Tiramanti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Jones punishes Tiramanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#ROC#
Tiramanti is rocked!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#T4#
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Barry Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I was paid well....'.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Reginald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reginald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reginald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reginald momentarily. #ROC#
Reginald is rocked!
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Evolution Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reginald throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a huge right that knocks Reginald out cold! Bailey is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bailey!

Event: UnderGround FC 111
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Viticello. Those never looked like landing.
Viticello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viticello tries to counter with a clinch but Derrick shakes him off and moves away.
Viticello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Derrick.
A shot to the liver by Derrick. Beautiful body shot.
Viticello misses with a wild combination.
Viticello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derrick.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Derrick moves out of range.
As Viticello backs away, Derrick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Derrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viticello.
Joe Derrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derrick with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Viticello throws a right hand that Derrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Derrick also avoids with ease.
Derrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Viticello throws a lazy uppercut
and Viticello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Derrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Viticello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Derrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viticello was well out of range. Poor timing from Derrick.
A punch lands to the side of Viticello 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Viticello is rocked!
Viticello has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Derrick throws a leg kick that misses.
Viticello is still on wobbly legs! Can Derrick finish him?
Viticello shoots in looking for a takedown. Derrick tries to sprawl out of it but Viticello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Derrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viticello seems to have recovered his senses.
Derrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Derrick plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Viticello to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Viticello just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Derrick!
A very excited looking Joe Derrick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey swings for the body but Lucroy moves out of range.
Lucroy tries to counter with a takedown but Bailey is quick to defend against it.
Lucroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Lucroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bailey's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy content to control rather than advance.
Lucroy stops Bailey from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Lucroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucroy slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucroy is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bailey is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucroy.
Lucroy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bailey trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bailey sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucroy is taking a breather. Bailey 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bailey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucroy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lucroy with the ground and pound from mount.
Bailey is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucroy has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucroy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bailey looks a forlorn figure.
Lucroy lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Lucroy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#
It looks like James Bailey has been cut.
Lucroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lucroy breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Bailey is rocked!
Lucroy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bailey covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Lucroy made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Schoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schoff looks to land a left hand but Borcea moved out of range nicely.
Schoff jabs Borcea right on the nose. Borcea blinks but takes it well.
Schoff misses the shot to the body.
Borcea tries to counter with a takedown but Schoff is quick to defend against it.
Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borcea tries to close the distance and clinch but Schoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borcea manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Schoff misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Borcea.
Schoff dips to his left and cracks Borcea with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schoff tries to keep at a distance but Borcea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Schoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Schoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borceas head.
Schoff throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea pushes Schoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schoff working hard to break the clinch.
Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff lands with a light punch inside.
Borcea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borcea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoff prevents a body shot from Borcea.
Borcea blocking some punches.
Borcea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schoff's elbow. #T2#
Schoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Borcea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schoff throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schoff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borcea blocking some punches.
A short left from Borcea.
Schoff misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schoff working aggressively here.
Schoff has a couple of punches blocked by Borcea.
Schoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borcea up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schoff.
Schoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea. #T3#
Borcea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borcea feints a jab promting Schoff to slip. Borcea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Schoff takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Schoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borcea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Schoff.
Schoff lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Borcea.
Borcea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Schoff misses with a body kick.
Borcea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Schoff is rocked!
Farren Schoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borcea throws a monster overhand right that drops Schoff! Borcea follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Borcea!

Event: UnderGround FC 104
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Lewis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viticello circles away.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viticello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Lewis misses with a combination #CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viticello is defending well for now.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viticello is defending well.
A short left from Viticello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Viticello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Viticello has knocked Lewis down with a huge combo! Viticello steps away and waves a wobbly Lewis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Viticello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viticello misses with a looping left.#T1#
Lewis 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.
Viticello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Viticello moves out of range.
Viticello tries to counter with a clinch but Lewis shakes him off and moves away.
Viticello ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Viticello misses.
Viticello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Viticello manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Viticello throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis tries to work over Viticello's front leg with a kick but Viticello checks it. #T2#
Viticello avoids the head kick by Lewis. #KD2#
Viticello lands a left and a right that send Lewis crashing to the mat, dazed. Viticello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viticello connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lewis covering up! Viticello comes in with a big uppercut and Lewis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a jab.
Jovanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Jovanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovanovic is just out of range.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Jovanovic.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic. #TD2#
Jovanovic pulls Bailey into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bailey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jovanovic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bailey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jovanovic pulls down on the head and he's put Bailey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nenad Jovanovic! Nenad Jovanovic retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Nenad Jovanovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiramanti sprawls well. Tiramanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiramanti backs up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Jab by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiramanti pinned against the cage. Tiramanti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Tiramanti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiramanti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Tiramanti 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.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Johnson.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Tiramanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiramanti should have avoided that one.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance. #T4#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Tiramanti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a one-two to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiramanti can do to turn this around?
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson clobbers Tiramanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiramanti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiramanti back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiramanti takes one on the button.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Tiramanti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tiramanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiramanti momentarily. #T4##CL2#
Tiramanti rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiramanti's efforts to push away.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiramanti blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Tiramanti tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Tiramanti's body. Tiramanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson punishes Tiramanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Tiramanti's torso.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson stuns Tiramanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiramantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tiramanti sprawls well.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson slips a jab from Tiramanti.#T4#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiramanti with a hook.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Johnson.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
A combination from Tiramanti does no damage.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Tiramanti leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a one two! Tiramanti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Donk. Johnson catches Tiramanti right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Tiramanti moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Tiramanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiramanti defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Tiramanti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Tiramanti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti avoids them all with ease.
As Johnson backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiramanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiramanti moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Tiramanti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti misses with a straight left.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiramanti to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tiramanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson had his way with Cesare Tiramanti in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tiramanti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Tiramanti backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiramanti 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.#T1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tiramanti takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson jabs Tiramanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Johnson.#T3#
Tiramanti lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiramanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tiramanti backpedaling.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiramanti's head.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tiramanti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti.
Johnson has Tiramanti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiramanti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Manny Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry 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: RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Borcea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Borcea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Borcea misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Borcea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borcea is trying to improve his position.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borcea is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Borcea regains half guard.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Borcea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Borcea is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Borcea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borcea looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Borcea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borcea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Borcea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borcea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borcea trying to control from the bottom.
Jones working over Borcea with some ground and pound. Borcea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Borcea working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borcea keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones distracts Borcea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borcea trying to control the position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Borcea working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Borcea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borcea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea controlling the position.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borcea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Borcea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borcea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borcea.
Borcea stuffs the takedown.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borcea.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Borcea manages to avoid it.
Borcea takes one on the button.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borcea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borcea is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borcea tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borcea is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Jones slips a nice elbow through Borcea's hands, connecting with Borcea's forehead.#ROC#
Borcea is rocked!
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Borcea! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
After winning the bout, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFC 50 - We're Coming
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Storm throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiramanti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiramanti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Tiramanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Storm looks to land a combination. Tiramanti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiramanti should have avoided that one.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.#T3#
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiramanti connects with a single shot there.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Storm dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Tiramanti moves out of range easily.
Tiramanti 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.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiramanti misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Storm misses with a left hand
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Tiramanti tries to counter by clinching up but Storm breaks away and moves out of range.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
Storm throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Tiramanti saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Storm misses with a hook
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Tiramanti throws a big counter combination but Storm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tiramanti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Storm throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Storm blocks a jab.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm cracks the inside of Tiramanti's front leg.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm swings for the body but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiramanti will feel that in the morning.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the cage.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Storm.
Tiramanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Tiramanti is rocked!#T1#
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Tiramanti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiramanti misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
A big left from Storm misses.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Tiramanti seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm with a hook.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
As Storm looks to move away, Tiramanti throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm digs a good body shot into Tiramanti's ribs.
A head kick by Storm misses
and Tiramanti counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Tiramanti.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.#T3#
Tiramanti scores with a shot to the body.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiramanti rushes Storm with punches - Storm moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Storm goes down! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!

Event: SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey feints a jab promting Li to slip. Bailey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Evolution Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to clinch
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li wants to clinch#KD#
and Bailey counters with a nice right hand that sends Li toppling to the canvas! Li scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bailey finish him?!#ROC#
Li is rocked!
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Li moves to clinch but Bailey breaks away
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Li avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Despite the aggression on Li's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.
Li told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bailey blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Bailey.
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!
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Bailey is working Li over against the cage.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li looks winded!
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey is working Li over against the cage.
Bailey stalling.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Bailey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bailey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Li letting Bailey take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bailey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Li down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Li back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL2#
Li clinches.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bailey forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.#T1#
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey cracks Li with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bailey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Bailey.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Bailey digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Bailey is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Bailey.
Li trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Li moves to clinch but Bailey breaks away
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.#T2#
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Li tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Li pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li misses with some punches. #T3#
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li misses with the head strike. #KD#
Bailey drops Li onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Li is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bailey throws a big uppercut that drops Li! More strikes from Bailey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Li lies dazed against the cage as Bailey celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bailey!
Xi Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young , I'll be back. '.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Anvils. Those never looked like landing.
Anvils just misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anvils sizes up Borcea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anvils just misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Anvils. #CUT2#
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Donk. Borcea catches Anvils right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Donovan Anvils has been cut.
Borcea throws a hook but Anvils avoids it easily.
Borcea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anvils scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borcea misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Borcea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borcea throws a body punch but Anvils moves out of range.
Anvils throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Anvils.
Borcea lands a body shot.
Anvils takes one on the button.
Anvils misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anvils throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Borcea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borcea sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Borcea uses his free foot to push down on Anvils's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anvils.
Borcea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Anvils wants to control but Borcea is having none of it.
Borcea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anvils is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Borcea jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anvils manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Anvils is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borcea is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anvils bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Borcea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borcea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anvils wants to control the action here but instead Borcea manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Borcea dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anvils throws a hook but Borcea blocks it.
Borcea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Borcea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anvils can do to turn this around?
Anvils misses with a body shot.
Anvils throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borcea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borcea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borcea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borcea throws a hook but Anvils avoids it easily.
Donovan Anvils seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borcea cracks a nice hook into Anvils's ribs.
Anvils throws a lazy uppercut
and Borcea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anvils gets tackled into the cage by Borcea. Borcea maintains the clinch.
Borcea prevents Anvils from breaking the clinch.
Anvils takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Anvils doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borcea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anvils up against the cage.
Borcea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Borcea throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borcea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anvils backwards.
Borcea blocks a body shot from Anvils. #T2#
Borcea swings wildly with an uppercut but Anvils uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Borcea has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anvils regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borcea looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Borcea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anvils's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anvils is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Borcea has latched onto it... Big trouble! Borcea pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Anvils is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Borcea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Basil Borcea!

Event: UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viticello moves away.
Malone sets himself, and Viticello steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Malone scores with a body shot.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone moves out of range as Viticello strikes.
Malone lands a head shot.
Viticello defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Viticello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
Malone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malone tests Viticello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viticello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Malone.
Malone tests Viticello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viticello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viticello momentarily. #T1#
Malone misses with a hook. Viticello ducked under it nicely.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viticello has time to react.
John Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viticello misses the jab.
Viticello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viticello counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Viticello slips the punch.
Viticello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viticello in his tracks.
Malone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Viticello takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Viticello walks into a left hand.
Viticello misses with a looping left.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Viticello moved out of range nicely.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone throws a hook but Viticello blocks it.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viticello throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone misses with a hook. Viticello ducked under it nicely.
Malone clobbers Viticello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Viticello does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
Malone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viticello's head.
Malone misses with the combination.
Viticello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malone swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Malone is trying to break free.
Viticello is stalling here. #BC2#
Viticello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viticello takes one on the button.
Malone throws a right and a left that Viticello avoids nicely. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Viticello counters with a crisp one two that drops Malone! Viticello thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malone to his feet! Malone is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viticello.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viticello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malone seems to have got his legs back now.
Viticello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Viticello throws out a counter right but Malone avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Viticello drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Viticello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Viticello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone takes a swing at Viticello's ribcage but misses.
Malone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Malone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Viticello presses forward with punches and knees until Malone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Malone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!

Event: UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Lambrucci throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Lambrucci connects with a body shot.
Lambrucci misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Boss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lambrucci to score with a decent uppercut.
Lambrucci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown. Lambrucci fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Boss has gone for a leg lock! Lambrucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boss's guard.#REVB#
Boss wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambrucci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Boss looking for subs off his back but Lambrucci has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Boss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lambrucci seems content to control.#SUB#
Boss actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boss looking for submissions off his back.
Lambrucci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lambrucci tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boss. #SUB#
Boss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lambrucci pulls his head out easily.
Lambrucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Lambrucci decides to stand and escape the position.
Lambrucci misses with the combination.
Boss shoots for a takedown but Lambrucci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vincenzo Lambrucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambrucci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambrucci wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Lambrucci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Lambrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Lambrucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lambrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambrucci takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Lambrucci misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Lambrucci didn't expect that.
Boss passes into half guard. #SUB#
Boss is working for a kimura but Lambrucci is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Boss thows a huge punch but Lambrucci dodges it nicely.
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!
Lambrucci is concentrating on defense, preventing Boss from advancing position.
Lambrucci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boss.
Lambrucci pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boss wants to control from the top but Lambrucci keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambrucci trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss is looking to advance position but Lambrucci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Lambrucci dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lambrucci fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lambrucci as Boss shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Lambrucci misses.
Lambrucci swinging wildly here.
Boss attempts a counter takedown but Lambrucci avoids it well and moves away.
Boss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambrucci but Lambrucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambrucci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambrucci.
Boss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambrucci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lambrucci misses with a double jab #TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Boss seems to be working for a kimura but Lambrucci defends the submission attempt.
Lambrucci is trying to stand up here but Boss is controlling him well.
Boss is looking to stall here but Lambrucci recovers full guard.
Boss throwing strikes but missing.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss throwing strikes from guard but Lambrucci blocks nicely.
Lambrucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambrucci wants to stand but Boss is controlling the position.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boss has gone for a leg lock! Lambrucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boss's guard.#REVB#
Lambrucci passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Boss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Lambrucci escapes and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Lambrucci finds it's target.
Lambrucci misses with a two punch combination.
Lambrucci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Lambrucci drops Boss with a beautiful combination! Boss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lambrucci is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Boss is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lambrucci counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Boss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambrucci creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boss's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boss drops to his knees and Lambrucci pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Lambrucci!

Event: WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Sonni defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni misses with a body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Sonni misses
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni walks into a left hand.
Sonni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiramanti is able to avoid easily.
Tiramanti cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Tiramanti off balance momentarily.#T1#
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
Sonni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiramanti. That did some damage!
Sonni shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti shows good takedown defense.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Tiramanti. Those never looked like landing.
Tiramanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiramanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni misses with a double jab. #T2#
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Sonni.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti lands with an overhand left.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Tiramanti moved away.
Sonni tries for a takedown but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Sonni.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonni misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tiramanti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike.
Tiramanti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti effectively controlling the action here.
Sonni leaning against his opponent.
Tiramanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonni! Tiramanti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonni to his feet! Sonni is in big trouble!
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Sonni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
Sonni lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Sonni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Sonni dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Sonni with a good jab.
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 Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiramanti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonni momentarily.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Sonni has closed the distance and engaged Tiramanti in a clinch.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Tiramanti. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Sonni throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Sonni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonni!
Sonni throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Sonni has managed to clinch.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Sonni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sonni lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiramanti. #T2#
Sonni stalling.
Tiramanti letting Sonni take a breather here.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni just leaning against Tiramanti, taking a breather.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Sonni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards. #BC#
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonni shoots and misses
and Tiramanti counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Sonni misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Sonni misses.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a left hand #KD#
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonni! Tiramanti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonni to his feet! Sonni is in big trouble!#ROC#
Sonni is rocked!
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a crisp right that sends Sonni to the canvas! Tiramanti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1##CL#
Borcea takes the fight into the clinch.
Borcea blocks an elbow strike.
Borcea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuff stalling in the clinch.
Nuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Borcea controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuff.
Borcea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Borcea lands with a hook. Nuff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borcea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nuff throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Borcea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nuff lands with a left to the head.
Borcea lands a shoulder strike.
Nuff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Borcea is trying to break the clinch but Nuff has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Nuff.
Borcea is breathing heavily.
A short left from Nuff.
Borcea is working Nuff over against the cage.
Nuff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borcea up against the cage.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuff controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuff working aggressively here.
Nuff's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nuff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Borcea gets through Nuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
Nuff throws a head punch that misses.
Nuff misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuff.
Nuff tries a body shot but Borcea blocks it.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Nuff lands an elbow inside that Borcea shrugs off.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nuff.
Borcea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borcea.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuff.
Nuff lands an elbow that stopped Borcea in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Borcea taking a breather.
Borcea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuff has Borcea pushed against the cage.
Borcea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nuff throws an elbow but it misses.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Nuff. #T4#
Borcea lands with a right to the head.
Nuff tries a body shot but Borcea blocks it.
Nuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Borcea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borcea avoids it.
Nuff stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuff is struggling to control the position.
Nuff continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borcea as Nuff tries to tie him up.
Borcea gets through Nuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuff lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Borcea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Nuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basil Borcea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nuff is looking to clinch.
Nuff cracks the inside of Borcea's front leg.
Borcea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nuff blocks an uppercut.
Nuff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nuff pushes Borcea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuff throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuff tries to work over Borcea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Borcea avoids a wild elbow strike from Nuff.
Borcea swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuff uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Nuff.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuff tries a body shot but Borcea blocks it.
Nuff gets through Borcea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Borcea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nuff.
Borcea wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nuff throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Nuff avoiding damage.
Borcea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nuff misses with the head strike.
Borcea presses Nuff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Borcea.
Borcea blocks the elbow strike.
Borcea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuff has him pressed against the cage.
Nuff digs a right hand into Borcea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borcea's gas tank.
Borcea has a couple of punches blocked by Nuff.
Borcea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nuff.
Borcea wants to break free but Nuff has control. #T3#
Nuff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nuff just leaning against Borcea, taking a breather.
Nuff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borcea dodges an elbow strike from Nuff.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea prevents a body shot from Nuff.
Nuff scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Borcea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nuff throws a head kick but Borcea moves out of range.
Nuff loads up on a big right hand but Borcea slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nuff.
Nuff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuff misses with a kick to the body
and Borcea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nuff slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Nuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borcea doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Nuff instigates a clinch.
Nuff throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borcea tries to stall but Nuff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Nuff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Nuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Basil Borcea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borcea throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borcea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borcea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borcea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borcea.
A big right from Nuff misses.
A little feinted left hand from Borcea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borcea.
An attempted straight right counter from Borcea misses the target.
Nuff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borcea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcea misses with a two punch combination.
Borcea lands with a right hand.
Nuff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nuff slips a straight right by Borcea.
Nuff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Borcea moves into range and clinches up with Nuff.
A short left from Borcea.
Nuff stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sho Nuff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nuff missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Borcea throws a series of punches but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff throws a chopping leg kick but Borcea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nuff thows a body kick. Borcea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nuff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Nuff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nuff can't find room to land a body shot as Borcea controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuff.
Borcea blocking some punches. #T2#
Nuff is pushing Borcea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nuff working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borcea has had enough of the clinch but Nuff keeps him there for the moment.
Borcea lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuff backwards.
Nuff throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nuff scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borcea's defenses.
Basil Borcea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Borcea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Nuff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuff looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Nuff misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Borcea moves into the clinch.
Nuff takes a shot to the head.
Borcea takes a shot to the head.
Nuff lands an elbow that stopped Borcea in his tracks for a moment.
Nuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Nuff tries to stall but Borcea uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borcea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Borcea closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuff working aggressively here.
Borcea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borcea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nuff throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borcea.
Nuff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Nuff lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borcea as Nuff tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Nuff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nuff 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Nuff!

Event: UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Boss fails to land the takedown.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily#CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Boss 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.
Viticello avoiding damage.
Boss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viticello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Viticello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viticello pinned against the cage. Viticello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viticello tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Viticello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viticello wants it to stay on the feet.
Boss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch.
Viticello slows down the pace here.
Boss tries to score a body lock takedown but Viticello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viticello just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss is trying to pull guard but Viticello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viticello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Boss wants a takedown. #BC2#
Viticello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viticello.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viticello cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily#CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello. #BC2#
Viticello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Viticello closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.#T3#
Viticello is pressed up against the cage. Boss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viticello down to the mat. Viticello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good shot there by Viticello.
Some wild striking there from Viticello.
Viticello slaps away a takedown attempt from Boss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viticello stuffs the takedown.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Viticello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Viticello misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss avoids the body shot from Viticello.
Viticello fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boss looks to clinch but Viticello throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!

Event: RRFC 23: Pandens vs Tomcic
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Borcea throws an overhand right that lands on Kholin's shoulder, as Kholin tries to avoid the shot.
Kholin stalks Borcea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borcea's face. Borcea staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Kholin blocks a jab.
Kholin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borcea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Borcea misses its intended target.
Borcea is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Kholin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borcea misses with the combination.
Kholin slips a jab and a cross from Borcea.
Kholin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Borcea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borcea throwing a counter right hand but Kholin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borcea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kholin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Borcea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kholin doesn't seem phased though.
Borcea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin tests Borcea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kholin misses with a head kick.
Borcea swings for the body but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin throws a counter combo.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Borcea to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Borcea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borcea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kholin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kholin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Basil Borcea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borcea slips a jab and a cross from Kholin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borcea moves out of range of the body kick.
Borcea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Borcea drives through and clinches with Kholin against the cage.
Kholin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Borcea is defending well.
Basil Borcea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Kholin being controlled against the cage.
Kholin lands a shot to the body.
Kholin wants to take the fight to the mat but Borcea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borcea pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Borcea throws a head punch that misses.
Kholin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borcea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kholin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kholin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borcea backwards.
Borcea takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kholin on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Borcea.
Kholin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Kholin scores with a shot to the side of Borcea's head. #T4#
Kholin wants a takedown.
Borcea blocks an uppercut.
Borcea tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Borcea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borcea stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Kholin.
Kholin has a couple of punches blocked by Borcea.
Borcea prevents the takedown attempt.
Kholin tries a body shot but Borcea blocks it.
Borcea lands a body punch.
Kholin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borcea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kholin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL#
Borcea moves into the clinch successfully.
Borcea is pressed up against the cage. Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borcea down to the mat. Borcea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kholin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kholin looks to land a combination but Borcea avoids it well.
Borcea throws an overhand right that lands on Kholin's shoulder, as Kholin tries to avoid the shot.
Borcea looks to land a combination. Kholin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borcea throws a shot from downtown. Kholin moves away and avoids it.
Kholin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kholin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borcea under the eye.
Kholin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borcea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin misses with a wild combination.
Borcea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD2#
Kholin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borcea to the ground. Kholin is now in Borcea's guard.#ES#
Borcea has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kholin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin misses with a series of wild punches.
Borcea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kholin.
Borcea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kholin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borcea misses with a two punch combination.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kholin throws a right and a left that Borcea avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kholin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borcea.
Kholin throws a nice looking combination but Borcea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borcea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Borcea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kholin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kholin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borcea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Borcea misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kholin misses.
Borcea connects with a body shot.
Kholin looks for a takedown but Borcea sprawls well.
Kholin walks into a stiff left hand from Borcea.
Borcea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kholin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kholin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borcea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Kholin.
Kholin is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Borcea moves into the clinch.
Kholin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Borcea after a bit of a struggle.
Basil Borcea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.#T3#
Borcea prevents a body shot from Kholin.
A short body shot lands from Borcea as the two fighters clinch.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Borcea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Borcea. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borcea misses with a wild body shot.
Kholin swinging wildly here.
Borcea throws a series of punches but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borcea rather than just go for the knockout.
Borcea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Borcea moves into the clinch.
Borcea blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kholin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borcea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borcea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kholin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Borcea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borcea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin misses with a body punch. #BC#
Borcea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin needs to keep his hands up - Borcea had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Kholin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Borcea dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Borcea throws a series of punches but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
Borcea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kholin.
Kholin moves away from the strike by Borcea.
Borcea just misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borcea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borcea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kholin throws a series of strikes that have Borcea backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borcea scores with a punch to the head.
Borcea dodges the punch combination from Kholin.
Borcea wants to clinch up but Kholin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Borcea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Borcea throws a right hand that Kholin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kholin also avoids with ease.
Borcea feints a jab promting Kholin to slip. Borcea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kholin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Kholin is rocked!
Borcea throws a pinpoint strike between Kholin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kholin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Borcea scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Borcea!
Dalinar Kholin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to let down the fans, but I will come back better than before! '.

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