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Event: OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Duff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
La Plegua connects with a right hand. Duff shakes it off.
Duff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Plegua lands with a shot to the body.
La Plegua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Plegua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plegua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua blocks a head kick by Duff.
Duff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duff walks into a left hand.
La Plegua looks for the body kick but Duff saw that one coming.
Duff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Plegua lands with an uppercut that bounces Duff off the cage and back into range.
La Plegua gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
La Plegua is rocked!
Duff misses with a takedown attempt
and La Plegua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Plegua takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Plegua is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
The crowd cheers as Duff lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Plegua doesn't seem phased though.
Duff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Plegua moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick. #T1#
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff scores with a jab.
Duff throws a jab when La Plegua was well out of range.
La Plegua digs a good body shot into Duff's ribs.
Duff jabs at La Plegua's body.
La Plegua throws a right and a left that Duff avoids nicely. #CL2#
La Plegua moves into the clinch.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff has been working on his balance at MM eh Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by La Plegua.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duff'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.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua scores with a hook to the body.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Duff blocks it. #T2##BC#
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Duff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Plegua.
La Plegua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Duff misses the target.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Plegua moves away.
Duff swings for the body but La Plegua moves out of range.
La Plegua slips under a jab from Duff.
La Plegua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Duff blocks it well.
La Plegua lands with a nice body punch.
Duff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plegua.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
Duff throws a counter high kick but La Plegua was just alert enough to avoid it.
Duff throws a hook but La Plegua avoids it easily.#TD#
Duff feints and as La Plegua raises his hands in defense, Duff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but La Plegua is retaining full guard.
Duff looking to sit in guard and control but La Plegua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
La Plegua preventing the sweep. #T3#
Duff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but La Plegua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duff is not content to let La Plegua control the position.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Duff trying to control but La Plegua postures up.
La Plegua scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Plegua is keen to just control but Duff is a slippery customer.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
La Plegua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Plegua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Plegua's guard. #REVR#
La Plegua keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
La Plegua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duff wants to pass the guard but La Plegua is keeping the position.
Duff controlling from the top position.
Duff 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.

Brendan Duff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
La Plegua swinging wildly here.
Duff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Plegua's head backwards.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Plegua throws a shot from downtown. Duff moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Plegua. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Plegua misses with a low kick.
La Plegua lands a nice hook to Duff's body. Duff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La Plegua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Duff tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Plegua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duff somewhat.
A cross from Duff lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duff.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duff.
Duff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Duff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Plegua, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Duff blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Plegua. #BC#
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Plegua can do to turn this around?
Duff looks for the body kick but La Plegua saw that one coming.
Duff fakes the leg kick and cracks La Plegua in the body.
Duff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Plegua. That did some damage!
Duff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Plegua momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duff. That's going to slow La Plegua down.
Duff lunges at La Plegua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Plegua's hand.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff misses with a hook.
La Plegua tries to move into range but Duff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Plegua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andy La Plegua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
La Plegua wants to clinch
enabling Duff to counter with a crisp jab.
La Plegua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
La Plegua cracks the inside of Duff's front leg.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Duff connects with a looping right hand.
La Plegua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brendan Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
La Plegua tries to clinch up but Duff circles away and keeps his distance.
Duff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Duff blocks the leg kick.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Plegua moves away.
Duff lands with a hook. La Plegua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Plegua lands a right hook to the body.
La Plegua swinging wildly here.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but La Plegua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Duff scores with a nice strike.
Duff throws a one two combo.
Duff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Duff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duff goes for a double leg but La Plegua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Plegua continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff tries for a takedown but La Plegua circles away easily
and La Plegua counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Plegua to score with a decent uppercut.
Duff throws a series of punches but La Plegua moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duff!
La Plegua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Plegua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La Plegua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duff cracks La Plegua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
La Plegua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
A nice side step and La Plegua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Plegua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duff throws a good cross that connects.
La Plegua throws the kick towards the body but Duff avoids it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from La Plegua. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Plegua looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
La Plegua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Duff counters with a straight right hand.
La Plegua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duff 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.
Duff darts in looking for a takedown but La Plegua gets double underhooks and turns Duff into the cage.
Duff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of La Plegua's head.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Plegua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duff misses with an uppercut. La Plegua saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Plegua. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
La Plegua drops his hands momentarily and Duff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Plegua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Duff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
La Plegua throws a series of punches but Duff moves out of range.
Duff drops La Plegua with a big left hand! La Plegua is injured, injured bad! Duff jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Duff!
Brendan Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AD437: Young Artillery     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Lansky lands a left hand.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
James is trying to push Lansky away but Lansky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansky misses with some punches.
Lansky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lansky lands a right hand.
James blocks an uppercut.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Lansky is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lansky to the mat. Lansky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Lansky has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lansky is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with an uppercut. Lansky saw that one coming.#CL2#
Lansky darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James blocking some punches.
James can't break the clinch. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lansky is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with a looping left.
Lansky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lansky drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Lansky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lansky's guard.
Lansky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lansky wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
James is in close to Lansky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lansky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lansky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lansky wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Lansky keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T3#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lansky's head.
Lansky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lansky wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lansky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lansky has passed into side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Lansky keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Lansky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lansky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lansky has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lansky.
James tries to break the clinch but Lansky is controlling the position.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lansky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lansky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lansky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with a hook. Lansky ducked under it nicely.
Lansky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lansky moves into range and clinches up with James.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lansky rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Lansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Lansky.#CL2#
Lansky has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lansky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky prevents the takedown attempt.
James is trying to push Lansky away but Lansky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lansky lands with a left to the head.
James 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 Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer Lansky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lansky lands an uppercut.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Lansky has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lansky pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants a takedown.
James can't break the clinch. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimmy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lansky tries to clinch up.
Meyer Lansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lansky tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Lansky tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lansky moves into range and clinches up with James.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A short right from Lansky.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky misses with some punches. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lansky tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lansky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lansky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lansky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lansky lands a left hand.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lansky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
Lansky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky lands with a light punch inside.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lansky lands a shoulder strike.
Lansky lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lansky.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James wants to break free but Lansky has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Lansky is controlling him.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lansky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meyer Lansky's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lansky rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lansky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Lansky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
James tries a body shot but Lansky blocks it.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
A short left from Lansky.
A short left from Lansky.
Lansky working aggressively here.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James has Lansky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lansky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lansky pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lansky takes the fight into the clinch.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lansky.
Lansky scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #TD#
James lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Lansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
James wants to control from the top but Lansky keeps moving.
Lansky wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James throws a strike but Lansky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Lansky stands up from James's guard - Lansky perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lansky has him pressed against the cage.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jimmy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lansky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansky misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
James blocks an uppercut.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meyer Lansky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lansky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meyer Lansky!

A victorious Meyer Lansky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #55     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopp.#TD2#
Kopp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopp's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nagasaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nagasaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kopp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Kopp is trying is best to control the position here.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom.
Nagasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kopp tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.#T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Kopp is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to take Kopp's back but he can't do it this time.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from getting the reversal.
Kopp is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kopp punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kopp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Nagasaki misses #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steven Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
Kopp lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it. #T2#
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kopp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kopp has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Kopp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki moves into full guard. #SUB#
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Kopp in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kopps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Kopp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Kopp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagasaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopp controls the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kopp is keeping the position.
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki advances to half guard. #T3#
Kopp is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Kopp is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Kopp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Kopp won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kopp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki has his hands on Kopp's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Takeo Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopp's calf.
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kopp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.#TD2#
Kopp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Kopp being controlled here momentarily.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopp advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagasaki is right now.
Nagasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kopp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away.
Kopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Nagasaki regains half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Kopp.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kopp is aware though and is defending well.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Kopp distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kopp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kopp with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Kopp misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopp misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Kopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeo Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Kopp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kopp.
Kopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kopp's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kopp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Nagasaki content just to control the position here.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kopp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kopp is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is stalling here. Kopp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kopp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nagasaki regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takeo Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeo Nagasaki!

Takeo Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Takeo Nagasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #54     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopp tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopp.#CL2#
Brown rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kopp is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Kopp tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Kopp is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kopp down to the mat. Kopp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to stand back up but Kopp manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kopp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kopp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kopp grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Kopp working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Kopp lands an elbow.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Kopp cracks Brown with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kopp immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Brown is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kopp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steven Kopp made sure he mentioned E Corp, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: AD430: Tick tick tick     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
James misses with a looping right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James looking for a takedown.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Satanae is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Satanae wants to stall. #T1#
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae just leaning against James, taking a breather. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Satanae clinches.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
James tries to break free but Satanae pushes him back against the cage.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Satanae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satanae prevents it. #T2#
Satanae controlling the action here for a moment.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae is struggling to control the position.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Satanae gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Satanae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Satanae lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Satanae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Satanae has him pressed against the cage.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James avoiding damage as Satanae throws knees to the body.
James tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
Satanae stops a takedown attempt from James. #T3##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Satanae pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satanae - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James can't break the clinch.
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Satanae effectively controlling the action here.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
I was talking to Satanae's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Satanae.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Satanae is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Satanae leaning against his opponent.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Satanae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Satanae is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with a hook.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James tries to bum rush Satanae with a series of wild strikes but Satanae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a series of punches but Satanae avoids them all with ease.
James looks to land a left hand but Satanae moved out of range nicely.
A big right from James misses.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
Satanae moves out of range as James strikes.
Satanae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Satanae defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Satanae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
James tests Satanae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James is breathing heavily.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
As James tries to get set, Satanae tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
Satanae wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Satanae defends it well.#T1#
James misses with a straight right.
Satanae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.#CL#
Satanae moves into the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Satanae doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Satanae.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
James misses with a body shot #CL#
and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Satanae dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike from Satanae.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries to work over Satanae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Satanae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
Tigellinus Satanae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
Satanae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
Satanae lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Satanae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Satanae will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice elbow from Satanae.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
James has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively.
Satanae tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Satanae moves out of range easily. #CL#
Satanae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satanae is keeping busy.
Satanae has James pressed against the cage.
Satanae controlling the action here for a moment.
Satanae lands a knee to the head. #T4##BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James missing with a left hand there. Satanae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Satanae closes the distance and clinches.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Satanae to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
James tries for a takedown but Satanae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Satanae gets a clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Satanae prevents the takedown attempt.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Satanae creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.#T1#
Satanae scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
James avoiding damage as Satanae throws knees to the body.
Satanae tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Satanae has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Satanae manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae blocks the elbow strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Satanae is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Satanae into the cage.
Satanae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Satanae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James. #T2#
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James misses with a double jab #CL#
and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Satanae.
Satanae is stalling here.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Satanae lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Satanae down to the mat. Satanae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a head kick.
Jimmy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Satanae.
A low kick from James misses #CL#
and Satanae moves into the clinch.#T4#
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Satanae moved out of range.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.#CL#
Satanae clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Jimmy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Satanae moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Satanae here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James looks to land a right hand but Satanae moved out of range.
James throws a shot from downtown. Satanae moves away and avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigellinus Satanae!

Our winner, Tigellinus Satanae, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC 266: Vanquisher     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
La Plegua lands a slapping body shot.
La Plegua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atlantis is able to avoid easily.
La Plegua avoids the body shot from Atlantis.
La Plegua avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atlantis, as that shot connected.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua looks to land a combination but Atlantis avoids it well.
La Plegua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atlantis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La Plegua looks to land a right hand but Atlantis moved out of range.#CL2#
La Plegua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atlantis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atlantis tries to land a knee to the head but La Plegua blocks with his arms.
La Plegua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Atlantis breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Atlantis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Atlantis.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
Atlantis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
La Plegua slips under a jab from Atlantis.#T1#
Atlantis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
La Plegua throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Plegua moves in looking to clinch but Atlantis pushes him off.
La Plegua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Plegua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Atlantis circles away.
As La Plegua looks to move away, Atlantis throws a big counter combo but La Plegua just gets out of the way.
La Plegua ducks under a wild hook from Atlantis.
Jab, jab by Atlantis - just one landing.
Atlantis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Plegua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atlantis.
La Plegua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atlantis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Plegua.
Atlantis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atlantis throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Plegua avoids the head kick by Atlantis.
Atlantis lands a leg kick that knocks La Plegua off balance momentarily.#T2#
La Plegua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from La Plegua. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
La Plegua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atlantis, pushing him back against the cage.
La Plegua misses with the head strike. #TD#
Atlantis has clasped his hands together around La Plegua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
La Plegua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
La Plegua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atlantis.
Atlantis scoring with punches from side control.
Atlantis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Atlantis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Atlantis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but La Plegua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Atlantis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Atlantis is trying to get an arm triangle but La Plegua is defending well.
La Plegua is looking to regain half guard here but Atlantis keeps moving and retains side control.
La Plegua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Atlantis prevents La Plegua from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atlantis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atlantis seems to be looking for submissions.
Atlantis misses with a head shot. La Plegua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Atlantis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
La Plegua has hold of Atlantis's hands but Atlantis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atlantis.
La Plegua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atlantis scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Atlantis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atlantis working over La Plegua with some ground and pound. La Plegua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delphino Atlantis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atlantis tries to clinch up.
La Plegua wants to clinch up but Atlantis keeps it at a distance.
Atlantis throws a counter high kick but La Plegua was just alert enough to avoid it.
La Plegua tries to clinch up.
La Plegua connects with a body shot that sends Atlantis's belly button to the back.
La Plegua is looking to clinch. #CL#
Atlantis clinches.
Atlantis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atlantis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Plegua can do to turn this around?
Atlantis lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Atlantis breaks from the clinch.
Atlantis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Delphino Atlantis is winning the standup battle so far.
La Plegua throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atlantis misses with the combination.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Atlantis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atlantis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
La Plegua tries to clinch up but Atlantis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Atlantis has managed to clinch.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua tries to work over Atlantis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atlantis blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Atlantis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Atlantis 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.
Atlantis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atlantis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
La Plegua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Plegua trying to control the position from guard on top but Atlantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Plegua throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Atlantis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La Plegua defends it easily.
La Plegua sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Atlantis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atlantis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atlantis checks a low kick from La Plegua.
La Plegua scores with a hook to the body. Atlantis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atlantis lands with a nice body punch.
La Plegua misses with a body shot.
Atlantis tests La Plegua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Plegua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atlantis counters with a series of strikes. La Plegua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atlantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Plegua.
La Plegua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atlantis with a body shot.#T3#
La Plegua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Atlantis is just out of range.
Atlantis throwing a counter right hand but La Plegua manages to avoid it.
Atlantis throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Plegua.
Atlantis throws a head kick but La Plegua moves out of range.
La Plegua is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab, jab by Atlantis - just one landing.
La Plegua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atlantis to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
La Plegua is rocked!
Atlantis throws a hook but La Plegua avoids it easily.
La Plegua is still on wobbly legs! Can Atlantis finish him?
A slow jab from Atlantis misses its intended target.
Atlantis throws a right and a left that La Plegua avoids nicely.
La Plegua seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Atlantis closes the distance and pushes La Plegua back into the cage.#TD#
Atlantis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua is looking to regain half guard here but Atlantis keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Atlantis.#T4#
La Plegua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atlantis lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Atlantis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Plegua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Atlantis's guard! Nice work there by La Plegua!
La Plegua preventing the sweep.
Atlantis looking to control.
Atlantis is really struggling to control La Plegua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delphino Atlantis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Plegua throws a low kick but Atlantis avoids it.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atlantis ducks under a wild hook from La Plegua.
Nice straight punches there by Atlantis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atlantis.#CL2#
La Plegua forces Atlantis back against the cage and clinches.
La Plegua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atlantis tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Atlantis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atlantis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Plegua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atlantis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Plegua loads up on a big right hand but Atlantis slips the punch.
La Plegua slips under a jab from Atlantis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis misses with a wild body shot.
Atlantis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Plegua misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atlantis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La Plegua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Atlantis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atlantis trying to stall but La Plegua improves his position.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
Atlantis tries to score a body lock takedown but La Plegua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atlantis.
Atlantis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Plegua to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Atlantis lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atlantis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atlantis can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Atlantis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Plegua to keep the fight standing.#T2#
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atlantis. #BC#
Atlantis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from La Plegua.
La Plegua stops a takedown attempt from Atlantis.
Atlantis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atlantis blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Atlantis pulls guard effortlessly.
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!#SUB#
Atlantis working for a triangle but La Plegua defends it easily. #SUB#
Atlantis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delphino Atlantis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Atlantis keeping moving, preventing La Plegua from controlling successfully.
La Plegua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Plegua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
La Plegua being controlled here momentarily.
La Plegua trying to control the position from guard on top but Atlantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atlantis is trying to control the position but La Plegua postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andy La Plegua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Plegua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atlantis.
La Plegua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atlantis lands with an overhand left.
La Plegua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlantis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Plegua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atlantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Plegua manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atlantis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Plegua throws out the jab.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Delphino Atlantis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atlantis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delphino Atlantis!

Delphino Atlantis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Old dog for the road 4     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Clasie throws a head kick that misses.
Clasie misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Karkmananis has Clasie up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Clasie misses
and Karkmananis counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses.
Clasie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Clasie pushes him off.#KD#
Nice combo by Karkmananis! Oh, that's hurt him - Clasie falls to the canvas and Karkmananis follows him into side control. #ROC#
Clasie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Karkmananis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clasie is still on wobbly legs! Can Karkmananis finish him?
Clasie misses with the combination.
Karkmananis throws a pinpoint strike between Clasie's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Clasie crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Karkmananis scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Karkmananis!

 

Event: BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Kopp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Puller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puller throws a big right hand that misses.
Puller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp has control of Puller's left arm, preventing Puller from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller preventing the sweep.
Kopp is pulling down on Puller's head to control his posture.
Puller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Puller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puller throws a big right hand that misses.
Puller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp working a defensive guard here.
Puller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp pulls Puller in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kopp is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Puller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #T2#
Kopp trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puller's head.
Puller keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully.
Puller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kopp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Puller gets a takedown into half guard.
Puller trying to control the action but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp moves into full guard.
Puller throwing strikes but missing.
Puller is looking to pass into half guard but Kopp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kopp is in guard.#REVB#
Kopp won't allow Puller to get back to his feet.
Puller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #T4#
Kopp seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kopp postures up in Puller's guard and throws a big left but Puller blocks it.
Puller looking to control.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Puller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp is working Puller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp lands a couple of digs.
Kopp slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kopp works over Puller with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kopp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Puller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Puller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kopp circles away.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puller defends it well.
Puller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Puller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kopp counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Puller misses. #TD2#
Puller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Puller has his feet on Kopp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Kopp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopp wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesty Puller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kopp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puller.
Chesty Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puller fails with the takedown
enabling Kopp to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Kopp.#TD2#
Kopp looking to score a takedown here. Puller is defending well but Kopp drives through and ends up in Puller's guard.
Kopp wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
Kopp forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kopp winds up and cracks Puller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Puller is rocked!
Kopp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kopp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puller looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Puller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puller tries to lock up and control but Kopp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puller seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kopp with good strikes from the mount here!
Kopp lands a big elbow.
Kopp is landing with some decent strikes but Puller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kopp is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Puller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kopp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
Steven Kopp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, E Corp for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Old Dog for the Road 3     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Riseman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman throws a counter combo.#CL#
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
Karkmananis presses Riseman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karkmananis stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Karkmananis.
Stalling in the clinch from Riseman.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Riseman circles away.
Riseman works Karkmananis's body with a nice hook.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range. #T1#
Karkmananis throws a body punch but Riseman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Karkmananis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riseman dodges the punch combination from Karkmananis.
Riseman is looking for the big counter here.
Riseman misses with a kick to the body.
Riseman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Riseman looks to move away, Karkmananis throws a big counter combo but Riseman just gets out of the way.
Karkmananis jabs at Riseman's body.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karkmananis counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Karkmananis forces Riseman back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Karkmananis works over Riseman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riseman throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Riseman is struggling to control the position.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Riseman controls his hands.
Riseman tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis checks a low kick from Riseman.
As Riseman tries to get set, Karkmananis tries to push him back and clinch up but Riseman manages to avoid the attempt.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riseman swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
Riseman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karkmananis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Riseman circles away. #T3#
Karkmananis lands a jab-cross combination.
Karkmananis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Riseman! Karkmananis dives in looking to finish! Riseman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Karkmananis!

 

Event: AD417: Likecoholic     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snead. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snead throws a body shot but no joy.
Snead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. James catches Snead right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Snead comes at him with an uppercut from hell! James falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! James was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Snead!
Sam Snead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Old dog for the Road 2     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karkmananis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karkmananis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karkmananis blocks a body shot from Barksdale.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale gets through Karkmananis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Karkmananis prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale keeps control of Karkmananis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkmananis avoids it.#BC#
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karkmananis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barksdale, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karkmananis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the head.
Barksdale scores with a jab. Karkmananis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Karkmananis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karkmananis.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karkmananis at a distance. #CL#
Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Karkmananis shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Karkmananis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barksdale.
Karkmananis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barksdale.#T2#
Barksdale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Karkmananis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.
Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Karkmananis on the inside. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Karkmananis avoids it.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karkmananis throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Karkmananis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karkmananis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Barksdale breaks away
and Barksdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Karkmananis's front leg but catches the back leg as Karkmananis tries to avoid it.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karkmananis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Barksdale breaks away #KD2#
and Barksdale counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karkmananis! Barksdale lets Karkmananis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Karkmananis is rocked!
Barksdale connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Karkmananis covering up! Barksdale comes in with a big uppercut and Karkmananis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Avon Barksdale!
A determined Avon Barksdale didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXII     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
La Plegua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Maiden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Plegua really felt that one!
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Maiden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. La Plegua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maiden is in La Plegua's guard.
La Plegua 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#
La Plegua is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Maiden looking for submissions off his back.
Maiden won't allow La Plegua to pass to mount. #SUB#
La Plegua is working for a kimura but Maiden is defending it quite comfortably.
Maiden is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
La Plegua thows a huge punch but Maiden dodges it nicely.
Maiden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La Plegua trying to mount his opponent but Maiden defends it.
La Plegua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maiden is refusing to be controlled, as La Plegua sits in half guard.
La Plegua wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Plegua is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.
La Plegua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working.
Maiden wants to improve his position but La Plegua is controlling well.
La Plegua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maiden defending well though. #T3#
Maiden wants to control but La Plegua is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Plegua misses with a combination
and Maiden counters with a nice body kick.
La Plegua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden with the counter takedown but La Plegua avoids it easily.
Maiden dodges the punch combination from La Plegua.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Maiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Plegua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maiden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maiden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden thinks about the counter body kick.
La Plegua drops his hands momentarily and Maiden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Maiden gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Maiden decides to stand back up.
La Plegua misses with a few strikes there.
La Plegua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maiden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Plegua really felt that one!
La Plegua moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Plegua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maiden in his tracks.
Maiden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Plegua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maiden circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown. La Plegua fights it but they end up in guard.
La Plegua looking to control.
La Plegua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
La Plegua closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Maiden manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maiden gets tackled into the cage by La Plegua. La Plegua maintains the clinch.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
Maiden is trying to pull guard but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Maiden pulls guard successfully.
La Plegua wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving. #SU#
Maiden is working an open guard so La Plegua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua blocks a head kick by Maiden.
La Plegua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maiden checks it well. #CL#
La Plegua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden cracks La Plegua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from La Plegua #TD2#
and Maiden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Plegua's guard.
Maiden looking to pass the guard.
La Plegua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Plegua is striking off his back. Maiden thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
La Plegua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it. #SUB2#
Maiden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Plegua sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Maiden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but La Plegua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Plegua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but La Plegua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Maiden content to control rather than advance.
La Plegua manages to get to full guard.
Maiden passes into half guard.
Maiden tries to pass to full mount but La Plegua defends it.
Maiden trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maiden is thwarting La Plegua's attempts to control the position.
La Plegua is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
La Plegua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden walks into a left hand. #CL#
La Plegua clinches up with Maiden and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Maiden successfully pulls guard.
La Plegua wanted to stand there but Maiden had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Maiden is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! La Plegua has his hands clasped together but Maiden extends and breaks La Plegua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maiden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddy Maiden!
A relieved looking Eddy Maiden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD410: Affinitas     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1##TD#
Chekananwangi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Chekananwangi is now in James's guard.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekananwangi preventing the sweep.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chekananwangi tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chekananwangi taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chekananwangi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James thows a huge punch but Chekananwangi dodges it nicely. #T1#
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chekananwangi is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Chekananwangi is looking to improve his position.
Chekananwangi blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chekananwangi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chekananwangi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Chekananwangi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
Chekananwangi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chekananwangi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chekananwangi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chekananwangi! #REVR#
James gets back to half guard.
Chekananwangi trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to control but can't.
James wants to control the action here but instead Chekananwangi manages to pass to full mount!
Chekananwangi with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
James is trying to escape the mount.
James wants to hold on but Chekananwangi pushes him away.
Chekananwangi tries to control but James wriggling away.
James working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Chekananwangi is working for a guillotine from mount but James frees his head quite easily.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekananwangi with the ground and pound from mount.
Chekananwangi working the ground and pound effectively.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chekananwangi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape. #T4#
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chekananwangi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekananwangi trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Chekananwangi won't allow James to sweep him here.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekananwangi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Chekananwangi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a combination
and Chekananwangi counters with a straight right hand.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Chekananwangi. That snapped James's head back.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekananwangi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Chekananwangi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekananwangi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimmy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James swinging wildly here.
Chekananwangi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekananwangi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James misses with a body shot.
James scores with a jab.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chekananwangi jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Chekananwangi drops James with a right and a left! Chekananwangi comes rushing in but James regains his composure and manages to keep Chekananwangi in guard. #ROC#
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekananwangi stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James is still in real trouble! Can Chekananwangi finish him?
Chekananwangi working the ground and pound.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Chekananwangi looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chekananwangi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Chekananwangi! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Chekananwangi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi!
Nango Chekananwangi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BRFC: New Years Eve Bash     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Cierpka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Kopp throws a chopping leg kick but Cierpka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kopp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kopp is trying to hold Cierpka in close to prevent damage but Cierpka has managed to pass into half guard.
Cierpka prevents Kopp from standing back up.
Kopp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cierpka has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1##SU#
Cierpka get's back to his feet.
Kopp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cierpka gets caught flat footed, as Kopp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cierpka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kopp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cierpka is now in half guard. #T2#
Kopp tries to get to full guard but Cierpka has control of the leg. #SU#
Cierpka decides to stand up. #CL#
Cierpka has managed to clinch.
Cierpka misses with a knee to the head.
Cierpka landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka presses Kopp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Cierpka. #T3#
Kopp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cierpka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Cierpka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopp swats away the attempt to clinch by Cierpka.
Cierpka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kopp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cierpka defends well and Kopp ends up having to push Cierpka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up but Kopp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopp with a hook.#CL#
Cierpka darts in and clinches Kopp up against the cage.
Cierpka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopp controls his hands. #BC#
Cierpka manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kopp. #ES#
Cierpka throws Kopp to one side and escapes!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
Cierpka misses with a body punch.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cierpka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka closes the distance but Kopp moves to the side
and Kopp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves away #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Cierpka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kopp distracts Cierpka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kopp wants to stand up but Cierpka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Cierpka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krystian Cierpka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cierpka looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well. #CL#
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cierpka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kopp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Nice elbow from Cierpka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kopp.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopp. Cierpka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cierpka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopp circles away. #T1##CL#
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopp. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Kopp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kopp avoids the head kick by Cierpka.
Kopp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kopp darts in looking for a takedown but Cierpka gets double underhooks and turns Kopp into the cage.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves out of range.
Cierpka darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cierpka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cierpka wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cierpka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cierpka tries to bench press Kopp off him but Kopp keeps the position.
Cierpka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cierpka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cierpka is not content to let Kopp control the position.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Cierpka is trying to maintain the position but Kopp is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Kopp prevents Cierpka from improving his position.
Cierpka is refusing to be controlled, as Kopp sits in half guard.
Kopp stalling away here and it's allowed Cierpka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kopp looking to sit in guard and control but Cierpka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SU#
Cierpka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cierpka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cierpka defends it well.
Cierpka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cierpka throws a combination. Kopp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cierpka thows a leg kick but Kopp checks it #TD2#
and Kopp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cierpka's guard.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cierpka 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#
Kopp is looking to control Cierpka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Cierpka trying to control from half guard but Kopp is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Cierpka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Cierpka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kopp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Cierpka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Cierpka clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Kopp is trying to trip Cierpka. He has hold of a leg but Cierpka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kopp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cierpka controlling the position.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Cierpka pulls Kopp in close to prevent any damage.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Cierpka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krystian Cierpka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp is having none of it. #CL#
Cierpka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krystian Cierpka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cierpka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Cierpka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cierpka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopp walks into a straight right hand from Cierpka.#CL#
Cierpka rushes Kopp and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cierpka.
Kopp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cierpka is defending well.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
Cierpka lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Cierpka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Kopp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cierpka.#CL#
Cierpka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopp, pushing him back against the cage.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka misses with a straight right.
Cierpka tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Cierpka kicks Kopp off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Cierpka rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the cage in 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cierpka.
Kopp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cierpka lands an elbow that stopped Kopp in his tracks for a moment. #T4##BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cierpka but Cierpka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krystian Cierpka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cierpka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cierpka lands with a cross.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cierpka pinned against the cage. Cierpka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Kopp with that takedown attempt.
Cierpka tries to clinch up.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopp misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Cierpka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cierpka 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Cierpka!

An out of breath Krystian Cierpka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 244: Parlay     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1##CL2#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by La Plegua as Ingram tries to tie him up.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingram blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Plegua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ingram misses with some punches.
La Plegua tries to work over Ingram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingram's elbow.
Ingram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Ingram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ingram pulls guard effortlessly.
La Plegua tries to stand but Ingram is controlling from the bottom.
La Plegua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ingram is keeping the position for now.
La Plegua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Ingram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Plegua.
Ingram wants to stand and escape but La Plegua is having none of it.
Ingram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ingram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Plegua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
La Plegua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
La Plegua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
La Plegua misses with a two punch combination.
Ingram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ingram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram thumps La Plegua with a low kick.
Ingram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but La Plegua swivels and escapes.
Ingram takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
La Plegua connects with a body shot that sends Ingram's belly button to the back.
La Plegua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingram with a hook.
Ingram looks to throw the jab but La Plegua is out of range.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingram throws a hook to the side of La Plegua's head but La Plegua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Plegua sprawls well. La Plegua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet.
La Plegua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ingram throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua misses with a jab to the body
and Ingram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Plegua thinking.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Plegua misses with a body kick.
Ingram feinted with a counter takedown.
Ingram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Ingram gets a takedown into half guard.
La Plegua is looking for a sweep. Ingram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ingram controlling the action here.
Ingram is looking to take a break and control but La Plegua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Plegua trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ingram trying to mount his opponent but La Plegua defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ingram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ingram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and La Plegua defends it well.
Ingram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ingram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Plegua is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ingram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
La Plegua wants to control but Ingram is keeping busy.
Ingram with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ingram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kizeal Ingram 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#
Ingram tries a head kick but it misses.
La Plegua throws a counter combo.
La Plegua thows a body kick. Ingram tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
La Plegua forces Ingram back against the cage and clinches.
Ingram tries to pull guard but La Plegua won't allow it.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.
Ingram throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
Our sources have told us that Ingram has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land.
Ingram misses with some punches.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Ingram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ingram's gas tank.
A body shot lands from La Plegua.
Ingram scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by La Plegua.
La Plegua is leaning against Ingram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from La Plegua.
Ingram misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Plegua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingram blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Ingram successfully pulls guard.
La Plegua trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ingram tries to strike from the bottom.
Ingram wants to stand but La Plegua is controlling the position.
La Plegua trying to move into half guard but instead Ingram has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ingram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Plegua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
La Plegua pulls Ingram in to control the position.
Ingram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but La Plegua is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Plegua looking to control.
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Plegua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Plegua is controlling Ingram's posture.
La Plegua keeping moving, preventing Ingram from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ingram working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ingram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Plegua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ingram controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ingram won't allow La Plegua to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
La Plegua misses with a body shot. #TD#
Ingram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. La Plegua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
La Plegua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ingram wants to control but La Plegua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Plegua working Ingram over with strikes.
La Plegua works his way into side control.
La Plegua looks up at the clock and then as Ingram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, La Plegua smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SU2#
La Plegua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingram circles away. #TD#
Ingram shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in La Plegua's guard.#T4#
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ingram thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ingram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ingram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kizeal Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingram won't allow La Plegua to sweep him here.
Ingram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
La Plegua pulls Ingram in close to prevent any damage.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy La Plegua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ingram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Plegua scores with a jab. Ingram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Plegua tries to clinch up but Ingram circles away and keeps his distance.
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La Plegua throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Ingram counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for La Plegua! #ES2#
La Plegua sneaks out the side door and pushes Ingram away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ingram moves away.
La Plegua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Plegua. Ingram does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Plegua looks to throw the jab but Ingram is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ingram.
La Plegua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingram.
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ingram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingram lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Plegua's sensitive parts. #T1#
La Plegua stuffs the takedown attempt from Ingram. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
La Plegua clinches up with Ingram and pushes him back against the cage.
La Plegua lands a hook that snaps the head of Ingram backwards.
A short right from Ingram on the inside.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it.
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ingram.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Ingram prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Ingram controls his hands.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it. #T2#
Ingram prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
Ingram working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ingram misses with the head strike.
La Plegua takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ingram digs a right hand into La Plegua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Plegua's gas tank.
A short right from La Plegua on the inside.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it.
Ingram lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ingram.
Ingram lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ingram lands a hook that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
Ingram misses with some punches.
La Plegua lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Ingram swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ingram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua takes a shot to the head.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ingram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Plegua just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizeal Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingram throws a head punch that misses.
Ingram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ingram.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andy La Plegua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Ingram successfully pulls guard.
La Plegua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
La Plegua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ingram looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Plegua is one step ahead there.
La Plegua trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ingram looking for a guillotine here but La Plegua defends easily.
Ingram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kizeal Ingram.
I think Ingram has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizeal Ingram!

During a confident post fight interview, Kizeal Ingram thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD405: Be like a Panda     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1#
James misses the jab.
Linna throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
Linna tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from James misses.
Linna takes one to the side of the head.
James misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Linna misses the target.
James looks to throw the jab but Linna is out of range.
A lazy left from Linna finds it's target.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Linna scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Linna cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Linna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
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!
Linna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James drops his hands momentarily and Linna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Linna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC#
James is rocked!
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linna trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Linna wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Linna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt James will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Linna tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is not content to let Linna control the position.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
James trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Linna wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Linna is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linna not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linna trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James won't allow Linna to pass to mount.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Linna wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
Linna controlling the action here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Linna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #T4#
James throws a jab when Linna was well out of range.
Linna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Linna gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Linna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Linna looking to pass the guard.
Linna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Linna stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Linna is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linna manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samppa Linna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
That's time! Linna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James throws a series of punches but Linna moves out of range.
Linna clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linna manages to avoid it.#TD#
Linna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Linna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Linna trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Linna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Linna connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Linna is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Linna slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Linna is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James gets full guard.
Linna sitting in guard here, content to control.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linna manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
James postures up.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
Linna 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#
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James wants to sweep here but Linna controlling him for the moment.
Linna content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linna wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Linna here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Linna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Linna working a defensive guard here.
Linna being controlled here, momentarily.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linna keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Linna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Linna has wrist control.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James won't allow Linna to sweep him here.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linna is controlling James's posture.
James wants to control from the top but Linna keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James distracts Linna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Linna. #TD#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB#
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Linna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
James works over Linna with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James trying to control but Linna is working from the bottom.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Linna trying to control the position.
Samppa Linna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Linna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Linna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linna keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Linna.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Linna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
James throws a series of punches but Linna moves out of range.
Linna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James moves forwards but Linna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Linna moves out of range easily.
Linna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Linna gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Samppa Linna is winning the standup battle so far.
Linna lands a jab.
Linna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Linna lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Linna tries to clinch up.
Linna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Linna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linna throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Linna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linna jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL#
Linna clinches up against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linna presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Linna lands a nice uppercut.
Linna lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Linna scores with a shoulder strike.
Linna lands a body punch.
A short left from Linna.
Linna scores with a shoulder strike.
Linna lands a right hand.
Linna misses with some punches.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Linna won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Linna. #TD#
Linna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linna has James pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a series of punches but Linna avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samppa Linna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linna 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samppa Linna!

Samppa Linna was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AD399: Pauline Porin     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
James moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James scores with a body shot.
James misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Prime misses with a straight right.
James lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Nice jab there from Prime.
Prime tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a wild combination.
Prime is looking for the big counter here.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
James cracks Prime with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Prime looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him? #ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James connects with a nice cross there... Prime is looking wobbly and James recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Prime to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - James jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Death Squad 360:Gordon v John     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Deegan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
La Plegua closes the distance and pushes Deegan back into the ropes.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
La Plegua is pressed up against the ropes. Deegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La Plegua down to the mat. La Plegua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La Plegua throws a hook to the side of Deegan's head but Deegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Deegan scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Plegua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deegan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Deegan. #BC#
La Plegua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from La Plegua tenderised Deegan's leg. Deegan is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Plegua slips under a jab.
Deegan tries to clinch there but La Plegua circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Plegua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Plegua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
La Plegua moves into the clinch.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deegan struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from La Plegua.
A short right from La Plegua.
A shot in the inside from La Plegua. #T1#
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
Deegan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Deegan.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Deegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan is trying to stall.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Deegan controls the action.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
Deegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Deegan.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Deegan. #T2#
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Deegan manages to break the clinch.
La Plegua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.
Deegan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Plegua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deegan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deegan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deegan throws a hook to the side of La Plegua's head but La Plegua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Deegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
La Plegua has managed to clinch.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it. #T3#
Deegan prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
Deegan can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
La Plegua tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan lands with a left to the head.
Deegan wants to stall.
Deegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
Deegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
A short right from La Plegua on the inside.
Deegan gets through La Plegua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Deegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the body
and La Plegua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
La Plegua rushes Deegan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
La Plegua working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deegan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Deegan.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from La Plegua.
Deegan throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
A right handed body shot lands from La Plegua.
Deegan lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua lands with a right to the head.
Deegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Deegan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deegan tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
Deegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan tries to work over La Plegua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deegan scores with a hook to the body.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Deegan throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Plegua.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Plegua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Plegua throws out a leg kick but Deegan moves out of range and La Plegua only half commits.
La Plegua takes a swing at Deegan's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Deegan does no damage.
La Plegua is looking to wear down Deegan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Deegan gets tackled into the ropes by La Plegua. La Plegua maintains the clinch.
Deegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deegan.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andy La Plegua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deegan struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deegan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Deegan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Plegua.
La Plegua works on Deegan's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
Deegan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
La Plegua breaks the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a body shot. #CL#
La Plegua instigates a clinch.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua works on Deegan's body with a couple of short punches.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua tries to work over Deegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Deegan misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Deegan controls the action.
La Plegua is working Deegan over against the ropes.
La Plegua lands a right hand. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Deegan fails to land.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
La Plegua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Deegan is breathing heavily.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Plegua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deegan tries to throw a body punch but La Plegua avoids it by throwing Deegan back against the ropes.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Deegan is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for La Plegua.
Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a short shot to the head.
La Plegua lands a shot to the body.#BC#
La Plegua breaks from the clinch.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Plegua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Plegua walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Deegan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! La Plegua swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Deegan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
A very excited looking Andy La Plegua 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.
In defeat, Cory Deegan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.

 

Event: AD394: Under the blue sky     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Kalil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Kalil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Kalil coming out on top.
James throws a head kick but Kalil moves out of range.
James cracks Kalil with an open hand slap.
A jab from James misses.
Kalil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James throws a jab when Kalil was well out of range.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalil lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalil misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
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!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalil at a distance.
Kalil looks winded!
James tests Kalil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalil slips under a jab from James.#TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Kalil's guard.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kalil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James stands and throws Kalil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James taking a breather here.
James cracks Kalil with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Kalil is rocked!
James landing a few strikes.
Kalil is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kalil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! James turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jimmy James made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Death Squad 354:Koko v Morgan     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Binay throws a jab when La Plegua was well out of range.
La Plegua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Binay dodges the punch combination from La Plegua. #CL#
Binay takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binay.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binay.
Binay misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Binay.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay throws an elbow that misses.
La Plegua dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Binay lands an elbow inside that La Plegua shrugs off.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but La Plegua blocks with his arms.
Binay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
La Plegua manages to break the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a looping left.
Binay throwing a counter right hand but La Plegua manages to avoid it.#CL#
Binay takes the fight into the clinch.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
Binay throws an elbow but it misses.
La Plegua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Plegua wants to break the clinch but can't.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Binay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binay's elbow.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Binay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binay's gas tank.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for La Plegua.
La Plegua takes an elbow to the forehead.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Binay controls the action.
La Plegua throws a punch but it's blocked by Binay.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Binay throws an elbow but misses.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
La Plegua misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Plegua dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binay's elbow.
Binay throws an elbow that misses.
Binay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
La Plegua misses with some punches. #T3#
Binay lands an elbow inside that La Plegua shrugs off.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
Binay lands an elbow inside.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Binay throws an elbow but it misses.
Binay misses with a knee to the head.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Binay avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the ropes.
La Plegua scores with a shot to the side of Binay's head.
La Plegua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Binay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Binay throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Plegua.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
La Plegua avoids the elbow strike from Binay, against the ropes.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Plegua blocks an elbow strike.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Plegua.
Binay unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Plegua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Plegua tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Binay controls the action.
Binay working La Plegua over with knees to the body.#BC2#
La Plegua breaks from the clinch.
Binay jabs La Plegua right on the nose. La Plegua blinks but takes it well.
La Plegua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Binay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Plegua.
La Plegua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Binay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for La Plegua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Plegua misses with a left hand
enabling Binay to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jose Binay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
La Plegua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay.
La Plegua throws out a counter right but Binay avoids it with no problem.
La Plegua throws a nice looking combination but Binay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Binay misses the target.
Binay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La Plegua. That one must have hurt.
La Plegua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Plegua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Binay finds it's way round the side to connect with La Plegua's head. #CL#
Binay moves into the clinch.
Binay working La Plegua over with knees to the body.
Binay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Binay controls his hands.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Binay misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Plegua's defenses.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Plegua's defenses.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Binay prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Binay throws an elbow that misses.
La Plegua lands with a short shot to the head.
La Plegua working aggressively here.
La Plegua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binay crunches a lovely knee into La Plegua's ribcage.
La Plegua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binay.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Plegua is defending well for now.
La Plegua managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
A right hand to the body from La Plegua.
La Plegua avoids a wild elbow strike from Binay.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Binay controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Binay throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binay.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Plegua.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
La Plegua avoids a wild elbow strike from Binay.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
La Plegua tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Binay controls the action.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Plegua.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Binay blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Plegua blocks the elbow strike.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Binay.
Binay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has La Plegua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua takes a knee right on the jaw!
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Binay throws an elbow but it misses.
La Plegua tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Plegua can do to turn this around?
La Plegua blocks the elbow strike.
La Plegua avoids the elbow strike from Binay, against the ropes.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Plegua's defenses.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay throws an elbow that misses.
La Plegua can't break the clinch.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Plegua. #T4#
La Plegua takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
La Plegua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andy La Plegua 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Binay.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the body
enabling Binay to counter with a crisp jab.
Binay scores with a hook.
La Plegua throws a big shot that misses.
La Plegua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Binay.
Binay throws a left and a right that both miss
letting La Plegua counter with a right hand.
La Plegua throws a poor cross that misses
and Binay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
La Plegua is rocked!#CL#
Binay has managed to clinch.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
La Plegua lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
La Plegua breaks the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a leg kick
and Binay counters with a left and a right that stings La Plegua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jose Binay dominated that second round.
That's time! Binay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Plegua misses with a hook. Binay ducked under it nicely.
La Plegua throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Plegua is looking to clinch.
Binay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Binay throws out a loose jab but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Binay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Plegua misses with a left hand
and Binay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Plegua thinking.
Mario Jose Binay is winning the standup battle so far.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch but Binay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Binay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Binay there.
La Plegua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua misses with a body shot.
Binay lands with a good body shot.
La Plegua looks to clinch
and Binay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Plegua is still on wobbly legs! Can Binay finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Plegua seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
La Plegua misses with a body shot
and Binay counters with a stiff right hand.
Binay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La Plegua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Binay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Plegua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Plegua connects with a body shot.
La Plegua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Binay is looking to counter punch.
Binay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Binay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Binay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Plegua misses with a lunging right hand
and La Plegua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andy La Plegua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binay throws a right hand that misses
and La Plegua counters with a nice uppercut.
Binay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
La Plegua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Binay counters with a straight right hand.
La Plegua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Plegua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Plegua throws the kick towards the body but Binay avoids it.
La Plegua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Binay counters with a left to the body.
La Plegua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Binay counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Binay has La Plegua up against the ropes in a clinch.
La Plegua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binay.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.#T3#
La Plegua lands a right hand.
Binay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
La Plegua blocks an elbow strike from Binay.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has La Plegua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua blocks the elbow strike.
Binay misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
La Plegua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binay.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua avoids the elbow strike from Binay, against the ropes.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but La Plegua blocks with his arms.
La Plegua managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
La Plegua takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binay.
Good body shot from La Plegua.
A hook to the body from La Plegua.
Andy La Plegua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Plegua cracks Binay with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Plegua.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Plegua is defending well for now.
La Plegua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Plegua is defending well for now.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Plegua.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Binay throws an elbow but misses.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binay's elbow.
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Jose Binay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Binay 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Jose Binay!

During a confident post fight interview, Mario Jose Binay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BRFC 52     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Kopp lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho thumps Kopp with a low kick.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kopp is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely. #T1#
Kopp wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kopp counters with a single leg into guard. Ho didn't expect that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Kopp managing to control the position.
Kopp wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp managing to control the position. #SU2#
Ho gets to his feet - Kopp follows without any prompting.
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 Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ho throws a head kick that Kopp semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Ho scores with a jab.
Kopp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Kopp's corner calls for a 1-2. Kopp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
Kopp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Kopp gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Ho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Kopp pushes down on Ho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopp 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.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kopp.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Ho in close. #T3#
Ho looking to pass the guard.
Kopp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ho. Kopp shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Ho rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ho digs a right hand into Kopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopp's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp tries to break free but Ho pushes him back against the ropes.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Kopp throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Kopp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ho pushes Kopp up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kopp misses the target.
Ho throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Kopp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ho scores with a push kick.
Ho tries to clinch up.#TD#
Kopp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho's half guard.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ho to regain full guard.
Kopp trying to move into half guard but instead Ho has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kopp is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopp pulls Ho in close to prevent any damage.
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Ho won't allow Kopp to get back to his feet.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Kopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopp to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho lands a nice hook to Kopp's body. Kopp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopp.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kopp looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Kopp throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho sprawls well. Ho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kopp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kopp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ho slips a straight right by Kopp.
Ho scores with a push kick.#T4#
Kopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ho connects with a right hand. Kopp shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho thows a body kick. Kopp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho.
Kopp blocks a head kick by Ho.
Kopp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho jabs Kopp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.

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

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

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Phat Ho!

Phat Ho wins by unanimous decision!

Phat Ho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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