Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bouy closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Bouy. #BC#
Bouy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouy fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bouy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bucanerro, pushing him back against the cage.
Bouy taking a breather.
Bucanerro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bouy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bouy effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bouy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bouy tries to clinch but Bucanerro moves out of range.
Bucanerro throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bouy moves into the clinch.#T1#
Bucanerro controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Bouy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouy is looking to clinch.
Bucanerro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bouy.
Bucanerro misses with a head kick.
Bucanerro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bouy swivels and escapes.#T2##CL#
Bouy clinches.
Bucanerro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bouy smiles and moves away.
Danny Bouy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reyes Bucanerro.
Nice defenses there by Bucanerro.
Bucanerro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bouy pinned against the cage. Bouy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucanerro fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Bouy pushes Bucanerro up against the cage in a clinch.
Bouy has Bucanerro pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bouy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bouy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouy fails to land the takedown.
Bouy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bouy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bouy tries to clinch but Bucanerro moves out of range.
Bucanerro with the counter takedown but Bouy avoids it easily.
Bucanerro scores with a nice body kick.
Bouy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bucanerro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bouy avoids it really well and circles away.
As Bucanerro looks to move away, Bouy throws a big counter combo but Bucanerro just gets out of the way.#T4#
Bucanerro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bouy circles away.
Bucanerro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bouy. Bouy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bouy moves in looking to clinch but Bucanerro pushes him off.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bouy.
Bouy tries to clinch but Bucanerro is having none of it.
Bouy tries to clinch but Bucanerro moves out of range.
Bouy darts in looking for a takedown but Bucanerro gets double underhooks and turns Bouy into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouy tries to bum rush Bucanerro with a series of wild strikes but Bucanerro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bouy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Bucanerro shoots in for a double leg but Bouy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Bouy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bucanerro blocks a head kick by Bouy.
Bouy throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bucanerro checks a leg kick.
Bouy tries to clinch up.
Bucanerro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bucanerro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bouy circles away.
Bouy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bouy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bucanerro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Bouy. No joy for Bucanerro on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bouy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danny Bouy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reyes Bucanerro.
Bucanerro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bouy circles away.
Bouy lands a nice looking body kick.
Bouy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucanerro can do to turn this around?
Bucanerro is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bucanerro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouy circles away.
Bouy shoots in for a takedown but Bucanerro shows good takedown defense.
Bucanerro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bouy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouy.
Bouy fails with the takedown.
Danny Bouy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bouy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bouy scores with a shot to the side of Bucanerro's head. #BC#
Bouy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouy shoots in for a takedown but Bucanerro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bouy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bucanerro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bucanerro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bucanerro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bouy defends well and Bucanerro ends up having to push Bouy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bucanerro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bouy tries to sprawl out of it but Bucanerro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bouy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bouy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bucanerro, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bouy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bucanerro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bucanerro's head.#CUT#
It looks like Reyes Bucanerro has been cut.#CL#
Bucanerro gets tackled into the cage by Bouy. Bouy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bouy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bouy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bucanerro.
Bucanerro swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouy.
Bucanerro wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bouy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bucanerro, which made it look bad.
Bucanerro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bouy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bouy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bucanerro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bucanerro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bouy lands a leg kick that knocks Bucanerro off balance momentarily.#T4##CL2#
Bucanerro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bouy landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Bucanerro is rocked!
Bouy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bucanerro to his knees! Bouy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bouy!
A very excited looking Danny Bouy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFA 30 Coldbane vs Roscow Jr
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Brookes rushes Ramos Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brookes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos Jnr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramos Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brookes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brookes is pressed up against the cage. Ramos Jnr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brookes down to the mat. Brookes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brookes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos Jnr misses with the combination.
Ramos Jnr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos Jnr wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikel Ramos Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brookes.
Ramos Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brookes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos Jnr .
Brookes shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Brookes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramos Jnr tries to bum rush Brookes with a series of wild strikes but Brookes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Ramos Jnr shoots in and bounces Brookes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramos Jnr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos Jnr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramos Jnr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Brookes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos Jnr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramos Jnr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brookes tries to improve position but can't.
Brookes looks winded!
Ramos Jnr grinds an elbow into Brookes's temple. #ROC#
Brookes is rocked!
Ramos Jnr lands a few punches from side control.
Brookes is still in real trouble! Can Ramos Jnr finish him?
Ramos Jnr lands a strong strike to the head of Brookes. That's dazed him! Ramos Jnr looking to finish here. Brookes is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ramos Jnr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikel Ramos Jnr !
After winning the bout, Mikel Ramos Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Danger.
We've been told by Danger's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danger connects with a nice looking jab.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danger stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger thuds his right hand into Springfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Springfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danger lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Springfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Danger catches Springfield right on the button with a cross.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Danger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Danger cracks Springfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Danger works the jab nicely.
Springfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Springfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danger cracks Springfield on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Springfield falls backwards against the cage. Danger follows up with more strikes that drop Springfield to his knees. Danger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Springfield! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!

Event: Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang throws a combination. Marquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Marquez jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang tries to stand but Marquez is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez is controlling Wang's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang digs a good body shot into Marquez's ribs.
Marquez throws a body kick that misses.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez. #T3#
Wang lands a jab-cross combination.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
Marquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Wang looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Marquez slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Wang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Marquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Marquez stalling the fight. #BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Wang.
Wang has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquez throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Andy Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Marquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
Wang swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.
Andy Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang misses the jab.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Wang clobbers Marquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wang misses the jab.
Andy Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wang misses with a hook. Marquez ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Wang lands with a nice body punch.
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez staying out of range there.
As Wang tries to get set, Marquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wang manages to avoid the attempt.
Wang misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marquez doesn't seem phased though.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab. #CL#
Marquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wang can't break the clinch.
Marquez trying to stall but Wang improves his position. #TD#
Marquez drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wang 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Marquez's head.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
Wang misses with the combination.
Marquez dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquez's head backwards.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Marquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Wang stuns Marquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez walks into a straight right hand from Wang.
Wang throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wang counters with a big right hand! Oh Marquez is in trouble here! Wang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wang!

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Bucanerro fails to land the takedown.
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bucanerro gets a clinch.
Tybak is looking to control Bucanerro's arms but Bucanerro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tybak has his back to the cage.
Tybak throws an elbow that misses.
Bucanerro can't get the takedown.
Bucanerro stops a takedown attempt from Tybak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.#TD2#
Tybak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Bucanerro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tybak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Bucanerro pulls guard effortlessly.
Bucanerro wants to sweep here but Tybak controlling him for the moment.
Tybak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tybak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro managing to control the position. #ES#
Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Tybak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bucanerro uses from the top position.
Tybak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucanerro is one step ahead there.
Tybak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bucanerro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tybak is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bucanerro is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bucanerro won't allow Tybak to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bucanerro goes for a double leg but Tybak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tybak continues to drive forward.
Bucanerro cracks a nice hook into Tybak's ribs.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tybak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bucanerro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tybak is looking for the big counter here.
Tybak shoots in but no luck this time.
Tybak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bucanerro swivels and escapes.
Tybak looks winded!
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bucanerro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bucanerro has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro has Tybak pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucanerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bucanerro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tybak avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Tybak moves into range and clinches up with Bucanerro.
Bucanerro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tybak is defending well.
Bucanerro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Bucanerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tybak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bucanerro to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tybak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucanerro walks away with a smile on his face. Tybak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bucanerro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tybak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bucanerro to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Bucanerro clinches up against the cage.
Bucanerro has Tybak pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bucanerro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tybak shoots and misses
and Bucanerro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tybak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucanerro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks from the clinch.
Tybak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bucanerro counters with a big head kick but Tybak shrugs it off.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tybak takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Tybak is breathing heavily.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bucanerro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tybak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bucanerro defends it nicely.
Tybak misses with a takedown
and Bucanerro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Bucanerro forces Tybak back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybak can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Bucanerro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucanerro keeping moving, preventing Tybak from controlling successfully.
Bucanerro pulls Tybak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tybak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bucanerro striking off his back but it's not causing Tybak any problems.
Bucanerro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tybak is one step ahead there. #ES#
Bucanerro uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bucanerro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tybak pinned against the cage. Tybak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucanerro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak shoots in looking for a takedown. Bucanerro tries to sprawl out of it but Tybak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bucanerro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tybak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tybak shoots for a takedown but Bucanerro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bucanerro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tybak manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but Tybak holds him up against the cage and eventually Bucanerro drops back down to his feet.
Tybak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bucanerro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tybak jumps guard but Bucanerro stands there with Tybak around his waist. Tybak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.
Tybak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tybak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bucanerro jumps guard but Tybak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tybak trying to control the position but instead, Bucanerro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tybak into the cage.#T1##TD#
Bucanerro successfully pulls guard. #ES#
Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bucanerro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tybak's efforts to push away.
Tybak looking to stall. #TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard.
Tybak wants to stand and escape but instead Bucanerro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bucanerro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tybak striking off his back but it's not causing Bucanerro any problems.
Tybak trying to keep a closed guard but Bucanerro is proving a slippery customer.
Bucanerro 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.
Tybak working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Bucanerro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bucanerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tybak for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Tybak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bucanerro defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tybak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bucanerro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tybak stuffs the takedown attempt from Bucanerro. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Bucanerro moves into range and clinches up with Tybak.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tybak sprawls well. Tybak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Tybak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tybak stuffs the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tybak thuds his right hand into Bucanerro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reyes Bucanerro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bucanerro 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!

Event: IXF 1
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knuckles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Doyle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Doyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knuckles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Knuckles has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Knuckles breaks from the clinch.
Doyle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Knuckles is rocked!
Knuckles walks straight into a right hand from Doyle - that's dropped him! Doyle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Knuckles from any more punishment! Knuckles complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Doyle !
After winning the bout, Tommy Doyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Brookes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brookes digs a good hook to Biernat's body.
Biernat with a poor takedown
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Biernat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biernat as he jumps to the side.
Brookes wants to clinch.
Brookes shoots in for a double leg but Biernat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brookes.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Brookes circles away easily
and Brookes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brookes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Brookes. No joy for Biernat on that attempt.
Biernat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brookes scores with a nice strike.
Biernat scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Biernat. No joy for Brookes on that attempt.
Biernat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Biernat, which made it look bad.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat is trying to control the action in half guard but Brookes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brookes is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat looks to land a strike but Brookes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biernat wants to get up but he can't break Brookes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brookes being controlled here, momentarily.
Biernat trying to control but Brookes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biernat 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.
Brookes managing to control the position.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses. Brookes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biernat's guard. Nice move by Brookes!#REVB#
Brookes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brookes uses it to pass to side control.
Brookes blocks the strikes from Biernat. #T4##SUB2#
Brookes swings around for an armbar but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brookes's guard.
Brookes trying to control the position.
Brookes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biernat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Biernat stands up over Brookes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biernat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brookes's head.
Biernat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Biernat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brookes is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Brookes wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biernat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brookes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brookes wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat throws a front kick that sends Brookes stumbling back into the cage.
Biernat dives in and grabs Brookes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Brookes misses with a head kick. #TD#
Biernat gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is just content to waste time from the top position. Brookes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brookes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brookes keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat stays in close to Brookes's body and controls the position.
Brookes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brookes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biernat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biernat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biernat wants to pass the guard but Brookes is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biernat landing with the ground and pound.
Biernat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biernat throws a big right hand that misses.
Biernat stands and throws Brookes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biernat trying to control the action but Brookes is working from the bottom.
Biernat in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big right hand but Brookes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biernat wants to control but Brookes is keeping him busy. #T3#
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big elbow. #ROC#
Brookes is rocked!
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Brookes is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?#SUB#
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brookes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biernat in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brookes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Biernat turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A pretty intense looking Mateusz Biernat took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Lingren tries to keep at a distance but Knuckles has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Knuckles breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lingren gets tackled into the cage by Knuckles. Knuckles maintains the clinch. #TD#
Knuckles pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingren is fighting to break Knuckles's control of his arms but Knuckles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knuckles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knuckles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingren wants to improve his position but instead Knuckles has moved into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Knuckles is working for a kimura but Lingren is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lingren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lingren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Knuckles stands up out of the half guard.
Lingren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lingren wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Knuckles gets a clinch.
Lingren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lingren tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Lingren tries to pull guard but Knuckles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Lingren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lingren stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugandan Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lingren defends it nicely.#T3#
Lingren throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Knuckles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lingren working hard to break the clinch.
Lingren wants a takedown. #TD#
Knuckles manages to pull guard.
Knuckles pulls Lingren in to control the position. #SUB#
Lingren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knuckles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingren has managed to get both his arms back between Knuckles's legs - danger averted.
Lingren wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Knuckles 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knuckles 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#
Lingren is doing well to control the position and prevent Knuckles from advancing to side control.#T4#
Knuckles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knuckles'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.#SUB#
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugandan Knuckles 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#
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Lingren throws out a counter right but Knuckles avoids it with no problem.
Lingren lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingren can pounce on him.
Lingren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingren. Lingren gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lingren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lingren is defended easily by Knuckles.
Lingren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knuckles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Knuckles lands but Lingren takes it in his stride. #T1#
Knuckles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugandan Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knuckles to score with a decent uppercut.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Lingren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ugandan Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lingren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles feinted with a counter takedown.
Knuckles dives in and grabs Lingren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lingren pushes down on Knuckles's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lingren looks to land a combination. Knuckles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lingren shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Lingren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lingren lands a head kick!
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from Lingren.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lingren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingren can do to turn this around?
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Lingren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Knuckles clinches.
Lingren working hard to break the clinch.
Lingren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lingren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knuckles wants a takedown.
Lingren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Lingren tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lingren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lingren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lingren tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Lingren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knuckles jumps guard but Lingren stands there with Knuckles around his waist. Knuckles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lingren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lingren throws a one two combo.
Lingren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lingren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but Lingren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Lingren steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Lingren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
Lingren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown.
Lingren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lingren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knuckles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lingren somewhat.
Knuckles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lingren swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lingren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knuckles, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lingren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lingren leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles scores with a head kick. #TD#
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lingren tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Lingren flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.
Lingren taking some punishment here, with Knuckles in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingren trying to control from the bottom.
Knuckles 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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knuckles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lingren's head.
Knuckles slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Lingren's temple.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles works his way into full mount!
Ugandan Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lingren is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB#
Knuckles is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lingren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lingren shrugs it off.
Knuckles throws some wild stikes that Lingren manages to avoid easily.
Knuckles controlling the position easily from mount.
Lingren is trying desperately to improve position.
Knuckles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knuckles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lingren for as long as he can get away with.
Knuckles unloads with some shots from mount but Lingren bucks and avoids them well.
Lingren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Knuckles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles controlling from the full mount.
Knuckles raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ugandan Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckles 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugandan Knuckles!

Event: Torcida 2 - Silva Vs Marquez
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SIlva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but SIlva persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
SIlva misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - SIlva circles away. #TD2#
Marquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SIlva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
SIlva keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass. #SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for SIlva on that attempt. #TD2#
Marquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SIlva is trying to defend but Marquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Marquez is pressing down on SIlva's thigh, looking to free his foot. SIlva is holding on for now.
Marquez with the ground and pound but SIlva uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Marquez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Marquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SIlva is trying to defend but Marquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
SIlva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SIlva is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like Marquez is going to stand back up.
SIlva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SIlva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
SIlva pulls Marquez in close to prevent any damage.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but SIlva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but SIlva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SIlva shoots in for a double leg but Marquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marquez stalling away here and it's allowed SIlva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marquez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marquez wants to stand and escape but instead SIlva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
SIlva slips nicely into half guard.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with SIlva in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marquez being controlled here, momentarily.
SIlva trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Marquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
SIlva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
SIlva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
Marquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez working away.
SIlva parries the strikes from Marquez easily there. Marquez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable SIlva to escape.
SIlva struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SIlva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Marquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up, so the ref orders SIlva to his feet. #CL2#
Marquez darts in and clinches SIlva up against the cage.#BC2#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Marquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging SIlva to the ground. Marquez is now in SIlva's guard.
Marquez trying to control but SIlva is working from the bottom.
Jordan Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
SIlva wants to sweep but no luck.
SIlva has Marquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Marquez wants to stand but SIlva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
SIlva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez trying to control but SIlva is working from the bottom.
SIlva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
SIlva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but SIlva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez is looking to clinch but SIlva is avoiding it.
SIlva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
SIlva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Marquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marquez trying to control the position but SIlva is working away.
Marquez tries to move to mount but SIlva blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Marquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Marquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SIlva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SU2#
Marquez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
SIlva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marquez sprawls well. Marquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SIlva gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marquez gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
SIlva throws a head kick that Marquez semi-blocks. #TD2#
Marquez shoots in and gets a takedown into SIlva's guard.
Marquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SIlva is controlling Marquez's posture.
SIlva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marquez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva prevents Marquez from getting back to his feet.
SIlva trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Marquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
SIlva keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
SIlva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marquez wants to stand but SIlva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquez forces his way into half guard.
SIlva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Marquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Marquez drives through with a takedown into SIlva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
SIlva 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##T3#
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Marquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
SIlva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marquez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Murilo SIlva!

Event: EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Springfield, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Springfield against the cage but Springfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Patryk closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Patryk breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Springfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patryk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Springfield.
Springfield wants to control but Patryk is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield just content to control the position.
Patryk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patryk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Springfield wants to control but Patryk is keeping him busy.
Patryk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Springfield throws an elbow but Patryk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Patryk wants to control but Springfield postures up.
Patryk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Springfield.
Springfield taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Patryk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet but Patryk drags him back down.
Patryk is trying to ground and pound but Springfield uses the momentary lack of control by Patryk to regain half guard. #T3#
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk stalling away here and it's allowed Springfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Springfield trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Patryk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Springfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patryk defends it easily.#T4#
Springfield trying to control the position.
Patryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patryk is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bayley Springfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patryk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Patryk looks to move away, Springfield throws a big counter combo but Patryk just gets out of the way.
Patryk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Springfield shoots and misses #CL2#
and Patryk counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Patryk.
Patryk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Springfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patryk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayley Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Springfield appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Patryk moves into the clinch successfully.
Springfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patryk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patryk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Patryk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patryk looks to land a combination but Springfield avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Springfield.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Springfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patryk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Patryk rushes Springfield and presses him up against the cage.
Springfield is trying to push Patryk away but Patryk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Springfield digs a right hand into Patryk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patryk's gas tank. #BC2#
Patryk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Patryk has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Patryk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Patryk scores with a body shot.
Patryk doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away. #CL2#
Patryk rushes Springfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springfield is trying to break the clinch but Patryk is controlling him.#BC2#
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Patryk keeps it at a distance.
Patryk throws a head kick that half lands.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Patryk keeps it at a distance.
Patryk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patryk tries a head kick but it misses.
Patryk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Springfield is rocked!
Bayley Springfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patryk is breathing heavily.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Springfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Springfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Springfield tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Springfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Springfield tries to counter by clinching up but Patryk breaks away and moves out of range.
Springfield seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Patryk moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Patryk to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Springfield is trying to push Patryk away but Patryk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patryk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patryk stalls.
Springfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Patryk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Springfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patryk's guard. #REVR#
Springfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk lands with a slapping head kick.
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patryk circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Patryk drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Springfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patryk defends it easily.
Springfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Springfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Springfield is pushing down on Patryk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patryk is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Patryk defends the submission attempt.
Springfield is just content to waste time from the top position. Patryk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Springfield postures up.
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Patryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Patryk wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield trying to control the position.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Springfield pulls Patryk in close to his closed guard and prevents Patryk from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Springfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Springfield working a defensive guard here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patryk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Springfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Patryk is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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 Bayley Springfield.
I think Springfield 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bayley Springfield!

Event: RS 166 Annihilation
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Blanco tries to sprawl but Bucanerro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bucanerro prevents Blanco from improving his position.
Blanco lands with a few short shots to the body.
Blanco is concentrating on defense, preventing Bucanerro from advancing position.
Bucanerro stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanco defending well though.
Bucanerro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanco on the ground.
Blanco is not content to let Bucanerro control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco wants to improve his position but Bucanerro is controlling well. #SUB#
Bucanerro seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Blanco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bucanerro.
Bucanerro is thwarting Blanco's attempts to control the position.
Blanco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blanco keeping moving, preventing Bucanerro from controlling successfully.
Blanco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blanco trying to strike off his back.
Blanco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bucanerro's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Blanco stands up and waves to Bucanerro to follow him. #T2##CL2#
Blanco rushes Bucanerro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bucanerro pulls guard successfully.
Bucanerro keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Bucanerro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blanco is now in half guard.
Blanco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blanco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bucanerro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Blanco is taking a breather. Bucanerro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blanco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blanco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bucanerro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blanco tries to pass to full mount but Bucanerro defends it.
Blanco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blanco stalling. #SUB2#
Blanco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bucanerro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blanco.
Blanco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blanco working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4##SUB2#
Blanco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bucanerro sees it coming and defends easily.
Blanco prevents Bucanerro from improving his position.
Blanco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bucanerro!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucanerro tries to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Blanco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blanco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bucanerro eats them both and turns towards Blanco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Reyes Bucanerro has been cut.
Bucanerro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanco.
Blanco tries for a takedown but Bucanerro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Blanco moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanco working hard to break the clinch.
Blanco stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Bucanerro. #TD#
Bucanerro gets control of Blanco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bucanerro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blanco with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro looking to control. #SUB#
Blanco avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Blanco stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
A jab from Bucanerro does it's job there.
Reyes Bucanerro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Blanco gets the takedown into side control.
Blanco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanco wants to control but Bucanerro is keeping him busy.
Bucanerro prevents Blanco from moving into mount.
Bucanerro struggling a bit here.
Bucanerro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blanco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bucanerro is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Blanco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blanco trying to control the position but Bucanerro is working away.
Bucanerro wants to control but Blanco postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro is not content to let Blanco control the position.
Bucanerro is trying to control Blanco's posture but Blanco avoids it. #T3#
Blanco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bucanerro keeps working.
Blanco scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Blanco is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bucanerro looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blanco gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bucanerro is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blanco lets go of the hold and Bucanerro can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Blanco!

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Bucanerro slips under a jab.
Dunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bucanerro. #TD#
Bucanerro looking to score a takedown here. Dunn is defending well but Bucanerro drives through and ends up in Dunn's guard.
Dunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dunn has his foot on Bucanerro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bucanerro works his way back into a safe position though.
Bucanerro 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. #SUB2#
Bucanerro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunn working a defensive guard but Bucanerro manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dunn's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn looking for a sweep but Bucanerro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dunn tries to hold on but Bucanerro postures up.#T1#
Bucanerro controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Bucanerro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dunn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunn shrugs it off.
Dunn tries to control the position but Bucanerro now has his back.
Bucanerro missing with punches from the back.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
What can Dunn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Bucanerro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dunn is defending well though. Bucanerro let's go of the attempt for now.
Dunn trying to control the hands but Bucanerro won't let him. #T2#
Bucanerro biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunn rolls, trying to escape but Bucanerro keeps control of the position.
Bucanerro not allowing Dunn to control his hands.
Dunn covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bucanerro keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Dunn just trying to survive but Bucanerro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bucanerro throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3#
Dunn just trying to survive but Bucanerro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dunn tries to escape but Bucanerro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bucanerro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dunn turns into Bucanerro and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro trying to control the position here.
We've been informed that Dunn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bucanerro is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dunn has an active guard here but Bucanerro has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Dunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Dunn gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bucanerro defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bucanerro is aware though and is defending well.
Bucanerro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bucanerro advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bucanerro slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
That's time! Bucanerro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Bucanerro's head back.
MJ Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn misses with a double jab. #TD#
Bucanerro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bucanerro is in Dunn's guard.
Dunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bucanerro dives into side control. #REVB#
Dunn seems a little lost for a moment, as Bucanerro dominates the positioning.
Bucanerro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bucanerro slows the pace down.
Bucanerro misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn looks to move to half guard but instead Bucanerro has passed into mount! Damn!
Bucanerro looking to finish with strikes here! #T1#
Dunn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bucanerro punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bucanerro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
What can Dunn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bucanerro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Bucanerro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dunn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dunn tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Bucanerro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bucanerro is not going to allow Dunn to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Dunn is really stuck here.
Bucanerro not allowing Dunn to control his hands.
Dunn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dunn is trying desperately to improve position.
Reyes Bucanerro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bucanerro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bucanerro punching from mount but Dunn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bucanerro controlling the pace for now.
Bucanerro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dunn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dunn tries to hold on but Bucanerro pushes him away.
Dunn is looking to improve his position but Bucanerro isn't that keen on the idea.
Dunn wants to control but Bucanerro is having none of it.
Bucanerro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bucanerro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Bucanerro content just to control the position here.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Bucanerro is having none of it.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Bucanerro's attempts to control the action.
Dunn is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Bucanerro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bucanerro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bucanerro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bucanerro moves into the clinch.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Bucanerro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucanerro walks away with a smile on his face. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunn throws a hook to the side of Bucanerro's head but Bucanerro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bucanerro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bucanerro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunn trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dunn manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Dunn has an active guard here but Bucanerro has managed to pass into half guard.
Bucanerro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bucanerro prevents Dunn from improving his position.
Bucanerro controlling the action here.
Bucanerro is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
MJ Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dunn looking for submissions off his back.
Bucanerro slows the pace down in half guard.
Bucanerro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bucanerro lands strikes from half guard.
Dunn trying to hold on to Bucanerro's head to control him but Bucanerro postures up.
Bucanerro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Bucanerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dunn for as long as he can get away with.
Dunn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bucanerro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dunn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dunn looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn trying to control here. #SUB2#
Dunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bucanerro pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn wants to get back to full guard.
Dunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bucanerro forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Bucanerro gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Bucanerro closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Bucanerro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bucanerro misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bucanerro closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Reyes Bucanerro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Bucanerro decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reyes Bucanerro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bucanerro, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!

Event: ACL - Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Brookes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brookes showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Wilson kicks Brookes off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brookes counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson. #CL#
Brookes has closed the distance and engaged Wilson 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!
Brookes prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Brookes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson pushes Brookes off but Brookes dives into side control.
Brookes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Brookes happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Wilson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Brookes staying calm.
Brookes in side control, throwing shots but Wilson defends. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson parries the strikes from Brookes easily there. Brookes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilson to escape.
Brookes with the ground and pound but Wilson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Brookes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Brookes is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Brookes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.
Brookes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brookes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Brookes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Brookes getting side control.#SUB#
Brookes is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brookes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Brookes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Brookes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Brookes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Brookes is now in Wilson's guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brookes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookes prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Brookes is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brookes.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brookes throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brookes controls the pace.
Brookes wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brookes lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Brookes moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brookes drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Brookes pushes him off.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brookes.
Wilson is trying to escape the position but Brookes is controlling the position.
Brookes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Travis Brookes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Brookes stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet. #T3##TD#
Brookes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brookes is in Wilson's guard.
Brookes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Brookes is proving a slippery customer.
Brookes throws a big right hand that misses.
Brookes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brookes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brookes postures up.
Brookes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Brookes. #TD#
Brookes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Brookes dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brookes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brookes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson seems keen to control Brookes's posture.
Brookes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Brookes stands and steps away. Wilson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Brookes sprawls well.#TD#
Brookes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brookes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Brookes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard. #SUB#
Brookes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brookes controlling the action here.
Brookes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SU#
Brookes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brookes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrill Wilson.#TD#
Brookes has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Brookes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brookes is controlling the pace. #SU#
Brookes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brookes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?#T4##CL#
Brookes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Brookes breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Brookes clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Brookes has Wilson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brookes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilson tumbling to the mat - Brookes dives into Wilson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Brookes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brookes 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Brookes!
The defeated Merrill Wilson had this to say: 'I took this fight on very short notice. I'm not making excuses, I'm just saying that if I had a full camp, My hand would be raised.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Springfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yokohama pinned against the cage. Yokohama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yokohama throws a sloppy body shot
and Springfield counters with a left and a right that stings Yokohama.
Yokohama lands a jab-cross combination.
Yokohama lands a glancing blow to the side of Springfield's head.
Springfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yokohama's waist but Yokohama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Springfield off to one side.
Yokohama scores with a hook.
Springfield misses with a looping left.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yokohama but Yokohama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saito Yokohama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bayley Springfield.
Yokohama avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Yokohama keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Springfield throws a hook to the side of Yokohama's head but Yokohama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yokohama throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield tries to clinch up.
Yokohama throws a series of punches but Springfield avoids them all with ease.
Springfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yokohama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yokohama misses with a few strikes there.
Yokohama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springfield dives in and grabs Yokohama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yokohama pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out.
Springfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Springfield throws a counter combo.
Bayley Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Yokohama both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Yokohama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yokohama misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Springfield counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Springfield has hold of Yokohama's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yokohama seems comfortable defending it but Springfield has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yokohama is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yokohama is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Springfield couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bayley Springfield!

Event: ACL - Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Brookes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamboa but Gamboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gamboa unleashes a big counter combination but Brookes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brookes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa.
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Brookes sprawls well.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
Brookes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brookes wants it to stay on the feet.
Brookes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gamboas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gamboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gamboa pulls guard. #T1#
Brookes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brookes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brookes postures up in Gamboa's guard and throws a big left but Gamboa blocks it.
Brookes wants to stand but Gamboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gamboa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Brookes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Brookes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Brookes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
Gamboa leaves Brookes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Brookes, which made it look bad.
Gamboa tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Brookes misses its intended target.
Gamboa with the counter takedown but Brookes avoids it easily.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brookes as he avoids it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Gamboa looks for a takedown but Brookes sprawls well.
Brookes throws a right and a left that Gamboa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Brookes.
Gamboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brookes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.#CL#
Brookes moves into the clinch.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gamboa working hard to break the clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Gamboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Brookes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brookes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.
Brookes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Brookes manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa has his takedown stuffed
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamboa misses with a head kick. #T1#
Brookes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brookes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa is breathing heavily.
Brookes misses with a head kick. #CL#
Brookes has closed the distance and engaged Gamboa in a clinch.
Come on Brookes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brookes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamboa can do to turn this around?
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Gamboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brookes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brookes is looking for a takedown.
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but Brookes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brookes jumps guard but Gamboa stands there with Brookes around his waist. Brookes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brookes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gamboa prevents it.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brookes misses the shot to the body.
Brookes throws a body punch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes lands a jab to the head.
Brookes closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brookes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Brookes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Gamboa. Beautiful body shot.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Brookes shows good takedown defense. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brookes.
Brookes leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brookes throws a combination that misses
and Gamboa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brookes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brookes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Brookes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Brookes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.
Gamboa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa is trying to break free.
Brookes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Gamboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brookes is keeping busy.#T1#
Brookes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gamboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookes tries for a takedown but Gamboa manages to get underhooks.
Brookes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brookes misses with a head kick.
Gamboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookes moves out of range easily.
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Gamboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gamboa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brookes thinking.
Gamboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Brookes misses with a takedown attempt - Gamboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brookes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brookes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookes throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Gamboa really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Gamboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brookes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brookes dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Brookes's head and hops out.
Gamboa feints the counter takedown.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGamboa.
Brookes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Brookes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamboa drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Brookes pulls guard successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Gamboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamboa is pushing down on Brookes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brookes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamboa has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa controlling the action here.#SU2#
Gamboa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gamboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamboa as he jumps to the side.
Travis Brookes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gamboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Brookes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gamboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookes checks a leg kick.
Brookes tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Brookes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls well. He's pushed Brookes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Brookes, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Brookes against the cage but Brookes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brookes misses with a body kick.#T3#
Brookes lands with a good body shot.
Brookes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Gamboa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes trying to control but Gamboa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gamboa has his foot on Brookes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brookes works his way back into a safe position though.
Brookes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gamboa is looking for a triangle but Brookes pushes his legs off easily.
Gamboa is looking to sweep but instead, Brookes has passed into half guard. #T4#
Brookes trying to control the action but Gamboa is working from the bottom.
Gamboa wants to control but Brookes passes into side.
Brookes working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Gamboa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gamboa blocks a head kick by Brookes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brookes shoots in but Gamboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Brookes drives through and clinches with Gamboa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brookes tries to score a body lock takedown but Gamboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brookes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gamboa has Brookes pushed against the cage.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brookes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brookes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamboa won't allow it.
Brookes stalling in the clinch but Gamboa improves position.
Gamboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamboa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brookes counters with a series of strikes. Gamboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brookes pinned against the cage. Brookes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and pushes Gamboa back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes slips nicely into half guard.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep. Brookes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Brookes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
Brookes looks for a takedown but Gamboa sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Brookes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brookes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Brookes!
Travis Brookes is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017

#R1#
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Springfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Springfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Shields tries to counter by clinching up but Springfield breaks away and moves out of range.
Bayley Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields dives in and grabs Springfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Shields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springfield.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Shields has been cut.#TD2#
Springfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Springfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Springfield slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields prevents Springfield from moving into mount.
Shields gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Springfield controlling the action here. #SUB#
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Springfield content to control rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Springfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Springfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Springfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Springfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Springfield quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Springfield but it's paid off an Shields is forced to tap! Nice work by Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bayley Springfield!

Event: QFC Tournament 817 Round 2
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Hollingsworth shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.#CL2#
Hollingsworth has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Hollingsworth's guard.
Hollingsworth wants to improve his position but instead Ray has moved into half guard.
Hollingsworth is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to stand and escape but Hollingsworth is controlling the position.
Ray is trying to control. Hollingsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Ray wants to work for an arm triangle but Hollingsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ray 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.
Hollingsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ray is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hollingsworth! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ray avoids the attempt from Hollingsworth to control.
Ray prevents Hollingsworth from getting the reversal.
Ray wants to control the pace but Hollingsworth is squirming around nicely.
Hollingsworth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hollingsworth tries to control the position but Ray now has his back.
Hollingsworth just trying to survive but Ray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ray wants to control but Hollingsworth is keeping busy.#T3#
Ray controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollingsworth tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back. #SUB#
Ray has managed to slip his arm under Hollingsworth's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hollingsworth is tapping out! Submission win for Ray.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Ray!

Event: QFC Tournament 817 Round 1
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Hollingsworth goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollingsworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollingsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollingsworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hollingsworth quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Hollingsworth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hughes throws a head kick but Hollingsworth moves out of range.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Hollingsworth pushes him off.
Hollingsworth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollingsworth with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollingsworth goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes leaning against his opponent.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hollingsworth walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Hollingsworth is avoiding it. #CL2#
Hollingsworth forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Hollingsworth is controlling him.#BC2#
Hollingsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollingsworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollingsworth as he avoids it easily.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Hollingsworth, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Hollingsworth against the cage but Hollingsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Hollingsworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollingsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes taking a breather. #TD2#
Hollingsworth successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollingsworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Hollingsworth's legs - danger averted.
Hollingsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes. #T3#
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hollingsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hollingsworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollingsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Hollingsworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollingsworth 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##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is doing well to control the position and prevent Hollingsworth from advancing to side control.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Hollingsworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hollingsworth throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hollingsworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Hughes is trying to stand.
Hollingsworth is taking a breather. Hughes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hollingsworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darragh Hollingsworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hollingsworth has managed to clinch.
Hollingsworth has Hughes pressed against the cage, preventing Hughes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hughes tries to circle away but Hollingsworth has him pinned against the cage.
Hollingsworth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hollingsworth looking for a takedown.
Hughes jumps guard but Hollingsworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollingsworth after a bit of a struggle.
Hollingsworth misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Hollingsworth pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollingsworth 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#
Hollingsworth works his way into full mount!
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollingsworth on the ground.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Hollingsworth trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes wants to control but Hollingsworth is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hughes tries to hold on but Hollingsworth postures up.
Hollingsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollingsworth with a couple of short strikes.
Hughes is trying to reverse the position but instead Hollingsworth has taken his back - oops!
Hughes prevents Hollingsworth from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Hughes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hollingsworth. #T3##SUB2#
Hollingsworth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hughes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hughes covering up well under a series of strikes from Hollingsworth.
Hughes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hollingsworth misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollingsworth gets his hands free as Hughes looks to control.
Hughes prevents Hollingsworth from getting a body triangle.
Hughes covering up well under a series of strikes from Hollingsworth.
Hollingsworth keeps control of the position as Hughes tries to break free.
Hollingsworth tries to keep control of the position but Hughes is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hughes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hughes wants to control his opponent's hands but Hollingsworth gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darragh Hollingsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Hollingsworth as Hughes shoots in.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hollingsworth closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Hollingsworth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Hollingsworth avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollingsworth missing with knees to the body.
Hollingsworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Hollingsworth just leaning against Hughes, taking a breather.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollingsworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Hollingsworth won't allow it.
Hollingsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hollingsworth is defended easily by Hughes.
Nice takedown defense from Hollingsworth. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hollingsworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Hollingsworth pushes him off.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Hollingsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hollingsworth continues to drive forward.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Hollingsworth shows good takedown defense.
Hollingsworth tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hollingsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice looking body kick.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollingsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollingsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollingsworth. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes is looking to counter the offense by Hollingsworth and move into the clinch.
Jake Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollingsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Hollingsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hollingsworth.
Hughes bucks up and tries to throw Hollingsworth off but instead Hollingsworth has got his back!
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hollingsworth trying to control.
Hughes trying to control the position but Hollingsworth manages to sink in the hooks.
Darragh Hollingsworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollingsworth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hollingsworth controlling well, preventing Hughes from escaping the position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hollingsworth working for a choke but Hughes is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Hughes right now.

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

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

Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Darragh Hollingsworth!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Darragh Hollingsworth!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Darragh Hollingsworth!

Darragh Hollingsworth wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Brookes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Brookes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamboa.
Brookes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamboa tries to avoid it but Brookes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamboa to the ground. Gamboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brookes closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa unleashes a big counter combination but Brookes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brookes fails with the takedown
and Gamboa counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brookes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brookes wants it to stay on the feet.
Gamboa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brookes digs a right hand underneath Gamboa's ribcage. Gamboa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Brookes looking for a takedown.
Gamboa tries to break the clinch but Brookes is controlling the position.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gamboa.
Gamboa looking for a takedown. #TD#
Brookes jumps guard and drags Gamboa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gamboa won't allow Brookes to sweep him here.
Brookes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gamboa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gamboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brookes is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Gamboa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brookes trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Brookes closes the distance and pushes Gamboa back into the cage.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Brookes clinches up against the cage.
Brookes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes has Gamboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gamboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamboa can't get the takedown.
Gamboa missing with knees to the body.
Gamboa misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Brookes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brookes moves into range and clinches up with Gamboa.
Gamboa wants to break free but Brookes has control.
Gamboa taking a breather.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookes shoots in but Gamboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brookes is trying to pull guard but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
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 Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gamboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gamboa darts in and clinches Brookes up against the cage.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brookes is trying to pull guard but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
Gamboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Brookes jumps guard. #T1#
Brookes has a closed guard, preventing Gamboa from standing up.
Brookes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brookes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gamboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brookes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gamboa's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes preventing the sweep.
Brookes prevents Gamboa from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brookes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gamboa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but Brookes has him pressed against the cage.
Brookes blocks a body shot from Gamboa.
Brookes tries to stall but Gamboa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gamboa jumps guard but Brookes stands there with Gamboa around his waist. Gamboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gamboa being controlled against the cage.
Brookes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brookes gets underhooks to prevent Gamboa's takedown attempt. #T3##BC#
Brookes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Brookes has Gamboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Travis Brookes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Brookes breaks from the clinch.
Brookes shoots in and drives through. Gamboa sprawls well.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Gamboa tries to bum rush Brookes with a series of wild strikes but Brookes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookes moves out of range easily.
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Brookes on that attempt.
As Brookes backs off Gamboa throws a huge counter combo but Brookes manages to avoid it all.
Gamboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brookes tries to clinch up but Gamboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Brookes fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brookes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brookes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamboa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookes stuffs the takedown.
Gamboa avoids the head kick by Brookes.
Gamboa wants to counter with a clinch but Brookes pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.
Brookes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamboa wants to counter the offense by Brookes and move into the clinch position.
Brookes dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Brookes's head and hops out.
As Brookes backs off Gamboa throws a huge counter combo but Brookes manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gamboa pushes Brookes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamboa slowing the pace effectively.
Brookes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamboa is working for takedown but Brookes is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Brookes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamboa walks away with a smile on his face. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamboa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrookes.
Brookes throws a hook to the side of Gamboa's head but Gamboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brookes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Brookes moves out of range.
Brookes tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Brookes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brookes swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamboa.
Travis Brookes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamboa misses with a straight left.
Gamboa fails with the takedown.#CL#
Brookes rushes Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gamboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brookes up against the cage.
Brookes is pressed up against the cage. Gamboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brookes down to the mat. Brookes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gamboa keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Brookes.
Gamboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookes. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC#
Brookes manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brookes with a body shot.
Gamboa moves in looking to clinch but Brookes pushes him off.
Brookes is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Gamboa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamboa is in Brookes's guard.
Gamboa 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.
Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brookes is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Brookes is looking for a triangle but Gamboa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gamboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brookes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamboa has managed to get both his arms back between Brookes's legs - danger averted.
Brookes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Gamboa gets to his feet - Brookes follows without any prompting.
Gamboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brookes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookes. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Gamboa.
I think Gamboa 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Gamboa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Bucanerro fails to land the takedown.
Bucanerro dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Bucanerro's head and hops out.#CL#
Espinoza closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Espinoza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Espinoza jumps into guard, dragging Bucanerro to the mat.
Espinoza pulls Bucanerro in close to prevent any damage.
Bucanerro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Espinoza controlling the position.
Bucanerro wants to pass the guard but Espinoza is keeping the position.
Bucanerro pushing down on Espinoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bucanerro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Espinoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bucanerro.
Bucanerro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Espinoza!
Espinoza wants to hold on but Bucanerro pushes him away.#SUB2#
Bucanerro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Espinoza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bucanerro landing punches.
Bucanerro prevents Espinoza from getting the reversal.#T3#
Bucanerro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Bucanerro has control of Espinoza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Espinoza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bucanerro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bucanerro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bucanerro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Espinoza is trying to escape the mount.
Espinoza tries to hold on but Bucanerro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucanerro controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro 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#
Bucanerro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Bucanerro closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bucanerro jumps guard.
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bucanerro working for a triangle but Espinoza defends it easily.
Espinoza being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bucanerro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Espinoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Bucanerro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Espinoza wants to stand but Bucanerro is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Espinoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bucanerro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Espinoza is looking to clinch but Bucanerro is avoiding it. #CL2#
Bucanerro gets a clinch.
Espinoza tries to circle away but Bucanerro has him pinned against the cage.
Espinoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bucanerro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaias Espinoza has been cut.#BC2#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucanerro circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Espinoza drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bucanerro follows Espinoza to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reyes Bucanerro!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night II
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Bucanerro tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bucanerro manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Reyes Bucanerro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Bucanerro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bucanerro tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Bucanerro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Bucanerro tries to pass.
Bucanerro wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #T1#
Bucanerro tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bucanerro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.#SUB2#
Bucanerro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro postures up.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Bucanerro tries to pass.
Wallace controls Bucanerro momentarily but Bucanerro frees himself. #T2#
Bucanerro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bucanerro is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bucanerro throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Bucanerro rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bucanerro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Bucanerro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Bucanerro moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace tries to stall but Bucanerro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bucanerro.#TD2#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard.
Bucanerro wants to sweep but no luck.
Bucanerro pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucanerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bucanerro 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##T4#
Bucanerro thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Wallace tries to roll over but Bucanerro keeps him under control.
Wallace is staying active underneath Bucanerro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bucanerro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Bucanerro has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucanerro is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bucanerro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bucanerro is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Bucanerro is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bucanerro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bucanerro trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Bucanerro wants to advance to full mount but Wallace doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bucanerro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bucanerro controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Bucanerro. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Bucanerro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bucanerro throws a big elbow that misses.
Bucanerro wants to get up but he can't break Wallace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Bucanerro tries to pass.
Reyes Bucanerro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bucanerro stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Bucanerro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wallace dodges the ground and pound from Bucanerro.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Bucanerro decides to stand back up. Bucanerro steps back and let's Wallace get back to his feet.#CL2#
Bucanerro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bucanerro manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bucanerro clinches up against the cage.
Wallace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bucanerro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##TD2#
Bucanerro tightens his grip and picks Wallace up, before dumping him to the ground. Wallace manages to land in guard.
Bucanerro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Bucanerro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Bucanerro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wallace is trying to defend but Bucanerro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bucanerro is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bucanerro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bucanerro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Bucanerro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Bucanerro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bucanerro wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing Bucanerro from standing up.
Bucanerro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucanerro is one step ahead there.
Bucanerro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Bucanerro stands up from Wallace's guard - Bucanerro perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bucanerro swinging wildly here.
Wallace throws a body punch but Bucanerro moves out of range. #TD2#
Bucanerro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bucanerro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bucanerro controlling the pace for now.
Bucanerro misses with a head shot.#T3#
Bucanerro throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bucanerro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallace is looking to escape.
Bucanerro throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Bucanerro's attempts to control the action.
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Bucanerro maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bucanerro throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bucanerro trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace tries to hold on but Bucanerro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucanerro throwing strikes here but Wallace is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!

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