Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Granger lands an overhand right.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Granger tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kraag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Kraag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Kraag crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kraag looks OK. Granger waves Kraag back to his feet!#ROC#
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JBL 19 Next Generation
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Kempton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kempton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kempton looks winded!
Kempton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kempton misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Kempton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kempton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kempton doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Castellana cracks Kempton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castellana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kempton to stand back up!#ROC#
Kempton is rocked!
Castellana finds Kempton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kempton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Castellana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kempton will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Goldberg's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Vellei misses with a straight right.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
La Vellei throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goldberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Vellei throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
La Vellei lands a two punch combo.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei misses with a body kick.
Goldberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and La Vellei counters with a right hand to the body.
La Vellei misses with a body shot
and Goldberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Vellei thinking.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Vellei just manages to avoid it.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.#T2#
Good leg kick by Goldberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goldberg walks into a straight right hand from La Vellei.
Goldberg is looking to wear down La Vellei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Vellei cracks Goldberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
A combination from La Vellei does no damage.
Zedidiah Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
No joy there for La Vellei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Vellei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldberg looks for the body kick but La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
La Vellei misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Goldberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Vellei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Goldberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg throws a head kick that La Vellei semi-blocks. #T4#
Goldberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Vellei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Vellei delivers a nice body kick.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab from La Vellei.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. La Vellei catches Goldberg right on the button with a cross.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Vellei throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Vellei scores with a jab.
Goldberg slips a jab from La Vellei.
La Vellei scores with a decent looking hook.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Goldberg was looking to counter with a kick there.
La Vellei throws a one two combo.
Goldberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Goldberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
A shot to the body from La Vellei misses
and Goldberg counters with a low kick, right behind La Vellei 's knee.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
Nice jab there from La Vellei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from La Vellei misses.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by La Vellei.
La Vellei connects with a single shot there.
La Vellei avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
La Vellei throws a combination. Goldberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
La Vellei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Goldberg misses the jab.
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
La Vellei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goldberg blocks the body kick.
La Vellei lands a jab.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
La Vellei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Goldberg dodges the punch combination from La Vellei.
Goldberg throws a sloppy body shot
and La Vellei counters with a body kick that stops Goldberg in his tracks momentarily.
La Vellei lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
La Vellei lands an overhand right.#TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg has his hands on La Vellei's head, controlling the position.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg 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.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Vellei moves away.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldberg throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a looping right.
La Vellei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a jab from Goldberg.
La Vellei connects with a looping right hand.
La Vellei misses with a body shot.
Goldberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses the jab.
La Vellei slips a jab from Goldberg.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
La Vellei looks to land a left hand but Goldberg moved out of range nicely.#T1#
La Vellei misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldberg slips a jab from La Vellei.
La Vellei lands with a straight right. Goldberg didn't see that one coming.
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Vellei shoots in and drives through. Goldberg sprawls well.
It looked like Goldberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a kick to the body.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Goldberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from La Vellei misses.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but La Vellei is out of range.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Goldberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
La Vellei just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. La Vellei catches Goldberg right on the button with a cross.
La Vellei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei takes one to the side of the head.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Vellei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
La Vellei preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw La Vellei working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Goldberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
La Vellei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
Goldberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldberg tries to move into range but La Vellei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
La Vellei lands a right hook to the body.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zedidiah Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
A shot to the body from Goldberg misses
and La Vellei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Nice uppercut lands for La Vellei. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
Zedidiah Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Vellei 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9
Date: Mar 10, 2019

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orndorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Good standup being displayed there by Orndorf as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a jab to the body
and Orndorf counters with a nice uppercut.
Orndorf misses with a left hand
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Orndorf defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Lõhmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Lõhmus cracks Orndorf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Orndorf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lõhmus finish him? #ROC2#
Orndorf is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from hell that sends Orndorf clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lõhmus stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Daniel Orndorf had this to say: 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.

Event: RFL-67 Gusmao Vs. 3000
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gusmao takes one on the button.
3000 has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
3000 gets tackled into the cage by Gusmao. Gusmao maintains the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
3000 misses with a knee to the head.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, 3000 creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it. #BC2#
3000 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
3000 misses with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Gusmao misses.
3000 avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
3000 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gusmao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
3000 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Gusmao closes the distance and clinches.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Gusmao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from 3000.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000. #T2#
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao lands a body punch.
3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of 3000s head.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.
3000 looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gusmao.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 looking to stall.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down 3000.#BC2#
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gusmao with a hook.
3000 scores with a jab to the head.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
3000 throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusmao scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
3000 is rocked!
3000 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
3000 is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
3000 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gusmao or not.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends 3000's eyes rolling into the back of his head! 3000 drops to his knees and Gusmao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Henrique Gusmao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TAFC: Avisu Kona v Fujimoto
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Carlitto tries to work over Kubota's front leg with a kick but Kubota checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Carlitto's head back.
Carlitto wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Carlitto throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Carlitto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carlitto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kubota scores with a head kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlitto avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlitto's calf.
Carlitto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Carlitto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota cracks Carlitto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carlitto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Carlitto moves out of range easily.
Kubota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Carlitto ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota throws a hook but Carlitto blocks it.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Carlitto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlitto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlitto ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carlitto digs a good hook to Kubota's body.
Carlitto throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlitto throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Carlitto.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlitto.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Carlitto manages to avoid it.
Kubota throws a body punch but Carlitto moves out of range.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlitto's head.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota jabs at Carlitto's body.
Kubota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlitto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Carlitto's front leg but catches the back leg as Carlitto tries to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a jab. Carlitto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kubota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Carlitto misses with a wild body shot.
Carlitto misses the jab.
Carlitto throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlitto lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlitto misses with a body kick.
Carlitto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Carlitto finds it's way through Kubota's defenses.
Kubota catches Carlitto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Carlitto moves out of range easily.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Carlitto.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Carlitto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota sizes up Carlitto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Carlitto slips the punch.#T3#
Kubota moves away from the strike by Carlitto.
Carlitto takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Carlitto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlitto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kubota tests Carlitto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlitto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota moves out of range as Carlitto throws a body kick.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Carlitto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carlitto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carlitto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Carlitto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlitto there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlitto misses the target.
Carlitto misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlitto misses the target.
Carlitto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlitto.
A big left from Carlitto misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubota misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlitto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Carlitto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlitto throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlitto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlitto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kubota sizes up Carlitto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlitto throws a good cross that connects.
Carlitto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota feints and then cracks Carlitto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carlitto down.
Carlitto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlitto throws a leg kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlitto scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota works Carlitto's body with a nice hook.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carlitto loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
Kubota connects with the punch.
Carlitto looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Carlitto missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlitto misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlitto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlitto can do to turn this around?
Carlitto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kubota - that will leave a mark!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Carlitto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kubota has got the better of the exchanges.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Carlitto tries to work over Kubota's front leg with a kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota throws a jab when Carlitto was well out of range.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Carlitto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Carlitto misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kubota lands a nice shot that snaps Carlitto's head back. #CL#
Kubota has Carlitto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubota pushes Carlitto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlitto.
Kubota blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Carlitto breaks the clinch.
Carlitto throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlitto doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota with a hook.
Carlitto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carlitto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Kubota.
Carlitto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carlitto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlitto doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kubota cracks Carlitto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubota throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carlitto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Kubota clinches.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlittos head. #T2#
Carlitto blocks a body shot from Kubota.
A hook to the body from Kubota.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carlitto.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Carlitto is breathing heavily.
Kubota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
Carlitto trying to control the position but instead, Kubota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carlitto into the cage.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota wants to clinch up but Carlitto keeps it at a distance.
Carlitto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Kubota thinks about countering with a body kick.
Carlitto misses with a double jab
and Carlitto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Carlitto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carlitto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlitto's head.
Carlitto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kubota tries to clinch up but Carlitto circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlitto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlitto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlitto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Carlitto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Carlitto throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kubota to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Kubota lands with a hook. Carlitto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kubota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Carlitto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlitto throws a right hand that misses
and Kubota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carlitto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlitto walks into a jab.
Carlitto swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlitto lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota 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.
#R3#
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
Carlitto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
A quick step to the side and Kubota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota slips under a jab from Carlitto.
Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Carlitto swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kubota to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubota tries to move into range but Carlitto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carlitto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubota. Carlitto shrugs it off though.
Kubota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlitto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Carlitto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kubota eats them both and turns towards Carlitto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carlitto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carlitto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlitto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlitto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carlitto takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kubota as he connects with a hook.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Carlitto.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota lands the left hand.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Carlitto off the cage and back into range.
Kubota slips under a jab from Carlitto.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Kubota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Carlitto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kubota off the cage and back into range.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Carlitto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlitto misses with a straight right.
Kubota lands a head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carlitto walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Carlitto with a nice cross.
Donk. Kubota catches Carlitto right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Carlitto's belly button to the back.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Carlitto's body.
Kubota slips a straight right by Carlitto.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Kubota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlitto under the eye.
Kubota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlitto throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlitto's calf.
Carlitto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Kubota lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlitto's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlitto moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Carlitto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
Kubota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlitto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlitto in his tracks.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlitto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##CL#
Kubota forces Carlitto back against the cage and clinches.
Carlitto tries a body shot but Kubota blocks it.
Carlitto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carlitto pushes Kubota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Carlitto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota throws a head kick but Carlitto moves out of range.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Carlitto.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota thuds his shin into the meat of Carlitto's side.
Carlitto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota throws a nice head kick!
Carlitto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlitto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlitto. Carlitto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Carlitto off balance momentarily.
Carlitto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlitto misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlitto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carlitto walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carlitto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Kubota catches Carlitto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlitto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carlitto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kubota.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Carlitto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Kubota throws a head kick but Carlitto moves out of range. #T1#
Kubota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlitto misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carlitto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Carlitto.
Kubota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carlitto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Carlitto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlitto missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Carlitto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carlitto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carlitto misses with a right hand
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlitto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Carlitto misses its intended target.
Carlitto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carlitto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlitto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlitto throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlitto misses with a body shot.
Carlitto throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Carlitto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kubota lands a head shot.#CL#
Kubota closes the distance and clinches.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike.
Carlitto looking to stall.
Kubota lands with a right to the head.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlitto controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlitto backwards.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlittos head.
Carlitto misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Carlitto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlitto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
Kubota connects with a right hand. Carlitto shakes it off.
Carlitto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Carlitto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Carlitto tries to keep at a distance but Kubota has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlitto throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Carlitto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Carlitto misses.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota throws a body punch but Carlitto moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands with a nice body kick.
Carlitto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Carlitto throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota cracks the inside of Carlitto's front leg.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Carlitto looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Carlitto didn't see that one coming.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Carlitto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlitto misses with a straight left.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlitto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota misses the jab.
Carlitto needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Carlitto's ribs.
Kubota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota had his way with Diego Carlitto in that round.
That's time! Kubota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Carlitto moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Carlitto misses with a straight left.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Carlitto's leg. Carlitto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota scores with the left hand. Carlitto knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Carlitto's leg. Carlitto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlitto ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Carlitto throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlitto in his tracks.
Carlitto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Carlitto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Carlitto's shoulder, as Carlitto tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carlitto misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlitto's calf.
Carlitto misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota throws a hook but Carlitto avoids it easily.
Kubota lands a head kick. Carlitto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Carlitto.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Carlitto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota cracks Carlitto with an open hand slap.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlitto.
Carlitto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kubota!
Carlitto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carlitto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota connects with a looping right hand. #T2##CL#
Kubota forces Carlitto back against the cage and clinches.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Carlitto.
Kubota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carlitto works on Kubota's body with a couple of short punches.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlitto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carlitto tries a knee to the head but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota works on Carlitto's body with a couple of short punches.
Carlitto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2#
Carlitto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlitto misses with a hook.
Carlitto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kubota circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubota throws a head kick that half lands.
Carlitto looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Carlitto throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Carlitto throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Carlitto misses the shot to the body.
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlitto. That did some damage!
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Carlitto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carlitto misses with a wild combination.
Carlitto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Kubota.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Carlitto.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carlitto tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlitto moves away.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Carlitto.
Carlitto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota moves out of range as Carlitto strikes.#T4#
Carlitto misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carlitto throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlitto throws a low kick, looking for Kubota's leg but Kubota calmly moves out of range.
Kubota checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota checks a low kick from Carlitto.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
Kubota slips a straight right by Carlitto.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlitto's calf.
Kubota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carlitto misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back.
Carlitto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlitto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlitto misses with a straight left.
Carlitto walks into a jab.
Diego Carlitto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Carlitto catches Kubota right on the button with a cross.
Carlitto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
Takeru Kubota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Diego Carlitto had this to say: 'I'm crushed right now, but i have a fire in my gut. I will get my belt back. Mark my words.'.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
A combination from McCringleberry does no damage.
McCringleberry shoots in looking for a takedown. Phil tries to sprawl out of it but McCringleberry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil throws a big shot that misses.
McCringleberry attempts a counter takedown but Phil avoids it well and moves away.
Phil throws the left hand but McCringleberry avoids the punch easily.
Phil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCringleberry momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from McCringleberry. No joy for Phil on that attempt.
McCringleberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCringleberry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phil.
McCringleberry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phil has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCringleberry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phil circles away.#TD2#
Phil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCringleberry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phil is in McCringleberry's guard.#SUB2#
Phil 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.
Phil advances to half guard. #T1#
Phil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCringleberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McCringleberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Phil. #SUB2#
Phil is trying to work for a kimura but McCringleberry is defending well.
Phil stalling away here and it's allowed McCringleberry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Phil wants to pass the guard but McCringleberry is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Phil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.#SUB2#
Phil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCringleberry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phil preventing the sweep.
McCringleberry pulls Phil in close to prevent any damage.
Phil trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Phil drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCringleberry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCringleberry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCringleberry! #REVR#
Phil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCringleberry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Phil looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCringleberry throwing shots but Phil is blocking nicely.
McCringleberry is thwarting Phil's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
McCringleberry is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if McCringleberry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCringleberry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Phil lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Phil trying to control but McCringleberry is working from the bottom.
McCringleberry keeping full guard, as Phil tries to pass.
Phil keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Phil wants to control from the top but McCringleberry keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCringleberry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phil, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Phil has his foot on McCringleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCringleberry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Phil is looking for a triangle but McCringleberry pushes his legs off easily.
McCringleberry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCringleberry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phil on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringleberry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phil's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Phil 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#
McCringleberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Phil circles away.
McCringleberry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phil stuffs the takedown attempt from McCringleberry. McCringleberry gets slowly back to his feet.
McCringleberry slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phil misses the target.
Phil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phil wants it to stay on the feet.
McCringleberry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCringleberry ducks under a wild hook from Phil.
Phil misses with a two punch combination.
Kill Phil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phil keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil looks to land a left hand but McCringleberry moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McCringleberry closes the distance and pushes Phil back into the cage.
Phil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phil prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hingle McCringleberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Phil tries for a takedown but McCringleberry manages to get underhooks.
Phil wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
McCringleberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCringleberry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCringleberry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCringleberry.
McCringleberry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCringleberry scrambles back to his feet.
McCringleberry moves in looking to clinch but Phil pushes him off.
Phil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCringleberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phil as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCringleberry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phil misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Phil misses the target. #T2##TD2#
Phil shoots in and bounces McCringleberry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phil trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McCringleberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kill Phil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phil wants to pass the guard but McCringleberry is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Phil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phil trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McCringleberry is looking to stand up but Phil isn't so interested in that idea.
Phil won't allow McCringleberry to sweep him here.
McCringleberry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Phil trying to control but McCringleberry is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phil has gone for a leg lock! McCringleberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phil's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McCringleberry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCringleberry has managed to get both his arms back between Phil's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Phil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCringleberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCringleberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Phil is looking for a triangle but McCringleberry pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
McCringleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Phil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Phil has his foot on McCringleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCringleberry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Phil is looking for a triangle but McCringleberry pushes his legs off easily.
McCringleberry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCringleberry trying to control but Phil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phil has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McCringleberry doesn't defend quickly enough and Phil has managed to lock this one up! Can McCringleberry escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Phil on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kill Phil!

Event: RFLFN-17 SSH vs. Fu Leng
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Hantei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hantei takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Mkubwa.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Mkubwa.
We've been informed that Hantei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mkubwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Mkubwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hantei connects with a jab.
Hantei misses with a hook. Mkubwa ducked under it nicely.
Mkubwa looks to land a left hand but Hantei moved out of range nicely.
Hantei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mkubwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Hantei misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mkubwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hantei misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Mkubwa misses.
A little jabbing left from Hantei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Mkubwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mkubwa.
Mkubwa takes a swing at Hantei's ribcage but misses.
Mkubwa misses with a straight left.
Mkubwa throws a solid leg kick but Hantei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mkubwa.
Hantei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mkubwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mkubwa is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Mkubwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkubwa throws a leg kick but Hantei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mkubwa connects with a body shot that sends Hantei's belly button to the back.
Mkubwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hantei was well out of range. Poor timing from Mkubwa.
Mkubwa misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mkubwa.
Mkubwa misses with a straight right.
A big right from Hantei misses.
Mkubwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bwana Mkubwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mkubwa. Hantei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantei scores with the left hand. Mkubwa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mkubwa swings for the body but Hantei moves out of range.
Mkubwa misses with a body shot.
Mkubwa throws a right hand that misses
and Hantei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Mkubwa.
Hantei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mkubwa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hantei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mkubwa jabs at Hantei's body.#T2#
Mkubwa lands a slapping body shot.
Mkubwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mkubwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hantei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mkubwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mkubwa ducks under a wild hook from Hantei.
Mkubwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hantei. That did some damage!
Mkubwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hantei manages to avoid it.
Mkubwa throws a head kick but Hantei moves out of range.
Hantei looks to land a right hand but Mkubwa moved out of range.
Mkubwa thuds a left hand into Hantei's body.#KD2#
Hantei lands a big uppercut and Mkubwa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mkubwa looks OK. Hantei waves Mkubwa back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mkubwa is rocked!
Hantei ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mkubwa's jaw. Mkubwa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hantei does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
An out of breath Jimmu Tenno Hantei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bwana Mkubwa spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss shows that I need to address some serious holes in my game.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 26
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Turturro takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Turturro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hjoervarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hjoervarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turturro with a body shot.
Hjoervarsson leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hjoervarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjoervarsson cracks a nice hook into Turturro's ribs.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjoervarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hjoervarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hjoervarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Umberto Turturro's cut is getting worse.
Hjoervarsson cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjoervarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crack! A monster head kick from Hjoervarsson and Turturro falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Hjoervarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards misses the jab.
Kuklinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Kuklinski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edwards sprawls and moves away.
Kuklinski avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Kuklinski feinted with a counter takedown.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards takes a swing at Kuklinski's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuklinski dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Kuklinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuklinski avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Edwards misses. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edwards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Richard Kuklinski has been cut.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuklinski slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuklinski's calf.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Kuklinski attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Kuklinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Kuklinski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edwards sprawls and moves away.
Sebastian Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards takes a swing at Kuklinski's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuklinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Kuklinski's body. Kuklinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Kuklinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuklinski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuklinski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Kuklinski shakes it off.#T3#
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuklinski tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski avoids a kick to the body.
Kuklinski tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.
Edwards is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuklinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuklinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinski doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Kuklinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Kuklinski's ribs.#T4#
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards sizes up Kuklinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a push kick but Kuklinski slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards throws the left hand but Kuklinski avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards throws a jab when Kuklinski was well out of range.
Kuklinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Kuklinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuklinski being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuklinski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuklinski tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.
Sebastian Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Kuklinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuklinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards jabs Kuklinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edwards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Edwards has knocked Kuklinski down with a huge combo! Edwards steps away and waves a wobbly Kuklinski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kuklinski is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Edwards throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kuklinski is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastian Edwards!
An out of breath Sebastian Edwards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Shorton lands with a good body shot.
Nikil Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Shorton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shorton tests Nikil Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikil Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Shorton is quick to defend against it.
Shorton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Shorton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikil Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shorton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikil Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Shorton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikil Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shorton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenrick Nikil Jr. 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.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nikil Jr lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Shorton wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikil Jr misses with a straight right.
Bill Shorton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Shorton clinches up with Nikil Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nikil Jr takes a shot to the head.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Shorton breaks the clinch.
Shorton throws a jab when Nikil Jr was well out of range.
Nikil Jr attempts a counter takedown but Shorton avoids it well and moves away.
Shorton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikil Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorton lands a head shot.#CL2#
Shorton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikil Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shorton.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikil Jr.
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!
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton misses with some punches. #T2#
Shorton digs a right hand into Nikil Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikil Jr's gas tank. #TD#
Nikil Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shorton regains guard immediately.
Nikil Jr is breathing heavily.
Shorton wants to get back to his feet but Nikil Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Shorton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nikil Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shorton is defending well.
Nikil Jr tries for a takedown but Shorton manages to get underhooks.
Shorton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton. #BC2#
Shorton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikil Jr tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shorton has managed to clinch.
Nikil Jr is looking for a takedown.
Nikil Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shorton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikil Jr trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Shorton is working Nikil Jr over against the cage.#BC2#
Shorton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shorton throws an overhand right that lands on Nikil Jr's shoulder, as Nikil Jr tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Shorton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikil Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Shorton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#ROC2#
Nikil Jr is rocked!#BC2#
Shorton manages to break the clinch.
Oh Nikil Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shorton closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nikil Jr out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Shorton!
A very excited looking Bill Shorton 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.
Kenrick Nikil Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Smith Jr. Smith Jr maintains the clinch.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix is working Smith Jr over against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Smith Jr, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Smith Jr. #T4#
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix staying out of range there.#CL#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #T1#
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #T2#
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phoenix.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr jabs at Phoenix's body.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Smith Jr against the cage.
Smith Jr blocking some punches. #T1#
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Falcone moves forwards but Brinks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Falcone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcone lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brinks.
A jab from Brinks misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks avoids it easily.
A jab from Brinks misses.
A punch combination from Brinks misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brinks blocks a jab.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
Brinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a left hand
enabling Brinks to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brinks throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
Falcone jabs Brinks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lands with a cross.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Brinks.
A lazy left from Falcone finds it's target.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Brinks jabs at Falcone's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brinks drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Brinks does it's job there.
Brinks throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Brinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Brinks's head.
Falcone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Brinks is rocked!
Brinks tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
Brinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Brinks throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Brinks seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brinks.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks blocks it.
Brinks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Falcone with a body shot.
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falcone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brinks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks blocks it.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brinks tries to get into range but Falcone steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Brinks! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Falcone scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Anthony Falcone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Cruz Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.#T1#
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger keeps Cruz Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger sets himself, and Cruz Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
A big right from Granger misses. #T2#
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz Jr, as that shot connected.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Cruz Jr cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz Jr is able to avoid easily.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Cruz Jr.
Granger stuns Cruz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Granger is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger is trying to break free.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr feints and then cracks Granger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granger down.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Granger takes one on the button.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a body shot.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Cruz Jr tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cruz Jr looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz Jr!
Cruz Jr lands with a cross.
Cruz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz Jr.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Cruz Jr darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Granger holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick!
Cruz Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Granger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.#T3#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Cruz Jr - just one landing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
A jab from Granger misses.
Cruz Jr works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Granger taking a breather.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger taking a breather. #T1#
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz Jr swinging wildly here.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Granger.
Cruz Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
Cruz Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target. #T3#
Cruz Jr digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Jorge Cruz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Cruz Jr.
Well Cruz Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Cruz Jr!
Frank Granger spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Carneiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto misses with a leg kick
letting Carneiro counter with a right hand.
Carlitto misses with a looping left.
Carlitto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlitto swings for the body but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carlitto stuffs the takedown attempt from Carneiro. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlitto was well out of range. Poor timing from Carneiro.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Carlitto loads up on a big right hand but Carneiro slips the punch.#TD#
Carneiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Carlitto defends the submission attempt.
Carlitto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlitto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carneiro.
Carlitto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlitto seems keen to control Carneiro's posture.#T1##SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
Carlitto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carlitto keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Carneiro, at least for the moment.
Carneiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Carlitto is keeping the position.
Carlitto has Carneiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Carneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlitto pulls Carneiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Carneiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlitto wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlitto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carlitto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carneiro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Carneiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlitto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlitto 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.
Carneiro pulls Carlitto in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlitto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlitto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
Carlitto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlitto is trying to keep Carneiro in close.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlitto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlitto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Carlitto keeps moving.
Carlitto 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#
Carlitto content to control rather than advance.
Carlitto trying to control the action but Carneiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Carneiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlitto is working away from the top position though.
Carlitto controlling the action here.
Carneiro is trying to control but can't.
Carlitto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Carlitto has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Carlitto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Carlitto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Carneiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeJuan Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlitto wants to get back to full guard.
Carlitto 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.
Carneiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carneiro is looking to advance position but Carlitto won't allow it.
Carlitto moves into full guard.
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there.
Carlitto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carlitto pulls Carneiro in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Carlitto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carlitto looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlitto, not yet.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlitto's head.
Carlitto trying to control the position.
Carneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlitto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Carneiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlitto is defending well.
Carlitto wants to control but Carneiro postures up.#SUB#
Carneiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlitto is defending well. #T2#
Carlitto is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlitto struggling a bit here.
Carlitto tries to bench press Carneiro off him but Carneiro keeps the position.
Carneiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlitto can do to turn this around?
Carneiro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Carneiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carneiro working away.#T3#
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlitto keeps working.
Carlitto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carneiro off and has taken his back!
Carneiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carlitto keeps control of the position as Carneiro tries to break free.
Carneiro is working hard here to advance position.
Carlitto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carlitto controlling well, preventing Carneiro from escaping the position.
Carneiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Carlitto.
Carneiro tries to roll but Carlitto sticks to his back. #T4#
Carlitto is trying to stick to Carneiro's back but Carneiro is turning into Carlitto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carlitto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carneiro.
Carlitto looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlitto, not yet. #SUB#
Carneiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeJuan Carneiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Carlitto sprawls well.
Carneiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Carlitto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carneiro's head.
Carneiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlitto takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Carlitto shows good takedown defense.
Carlitto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Carlitto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carneiro throwing a counter right hand but Carlitto manages to avoid it.
Carlitto throws a hook to the side of Carneiro's head but Carneiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Carlitto jabs at Carneiro's body.
Carneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Diego Carlitto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlitto scores with a body shot.
Carlitto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Carlitto.
Carlitto is looking to chop away at Carneiro's legs.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Carneiro tries to move into range but Carlitto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlitto sprawls well. Carlitto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro closes the distance and clinches up with Carlitto, looking for a takedown. Carneiro pushes Carlitto against the cage but Carlitto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlitto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlitto lands with a good body shot.
Diego Carlitto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Carneiro staying out of range there.
Carneiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
Carlitto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Carlitto misses.
Carneiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto thuds a left hand into Carneiro's body.
Carneiro ducks right into an uppercut from Carlitto.
Nice straight punches there by Carlitto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carlitto.
Carneiro slips under a jab from Carlitto.
Carneiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Carlitto misses with a low kick.
Carneiro throws a big counter combination but Carlitto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Carneiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carlitto has control of Carneiro's left arm, preventing Carneiro from doing any damage.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlitto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carlitto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Carlitto controlling the position.
Carlitto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlitto managing to control the position.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Carlitto.
Carlitto keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Carneiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Carlitto keeps moving.
Carneiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlitto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carneiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Carlitto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlitto 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carlitto!
Our winner, Diego Carlitto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Borodach throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg unleashes a big counter combination but Borodach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Borodach cracks Goldberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goldberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borodach misses with a shot to the body
and Goldberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borodach stuns Goldberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borodach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borodach throws a front kick that sends Goldberg stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Borodach swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Borodach swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borodach misses with an uppercut
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borodach tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Borodach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goldberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Goldberg.
Borodach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goldberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Borodach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Borodach fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldberg checks it well.
Borodach misses with a right hand
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borodach misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borodach - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Borodach misses.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Borodach ducks down to avoid it.
Borodach staying out of range there.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Borodach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Borodach.#T2#
Goldberg lands a jab to Borodach's midsection.
Aleksandr Borodach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodach.
Goldberg looks to land a right hand but Borodach moved out of range.
Goldberg thuds his right hand into Borodach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Borodach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Goldberg.
Borodach slips under a jab.
Borodach scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldberg checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Borodach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borodach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borodach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Borodach wants to land a leg kick but Goldberg is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldberg! But no joy.#T3#
Borodach looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
It seemed like Goldberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Borodach.
Goldberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borodach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldberg misses.
Borodach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borodach cracks Goldberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borodach misses with a body kick.
Goldberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borodach takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Goldberg slips under a jab from Borodach.
Borodach misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borodach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borodach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goldberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borodach.
Goldberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Goldberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg connects with a body shot.
Borodach scores with a jab.
A jab from Borodach misses.
Goldberg with a hook.
Borodach throws a hook but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Borodach scores with a punch to the head.
Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodach.
Goldberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borodach's hands.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borodach can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borodach just misses with a punch to the body.
Borodach moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoldberg.
The fighters circling - Borodach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borodach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Borodach has knocked Goldberg down with a huge combo! Borodach steps away and waves a wobbly Goldberg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zedidiah Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Goldberg moves away from the strike by Borodach.
Goldberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Borodach finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Zedidiah Goldberg has been cut.
Borodach walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Goldberg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Borodach swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Goldberg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Borodach!

Event: DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Stiglitz has closed the distance and engaged Phil in a clinch.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Phil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stiglitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stiglitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phil wants to take the fight to the mat but Stiglitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phil slows down the pace here.
Stiglitz is working Phil over against the cage.
Phil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stiglitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stiglitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reinhard Stiglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Phil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Phil wants a takedown.
Phil is trying to push Stiglitz away but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Stiglitz as the two fighters clinch.
Phil looks winded!#BC#
Stiglitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stiglitz drives through and clinches with Phil against the cage. #T1#
Stiglitz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stiglitz tries to throw a body punch but Phil avoids it by throwing Stiglitz back against the cage.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Phil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stiglitz regains guard.
Phil trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiglitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiglitz is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Phil won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here. #SU2#
Phil gets to his feet. Stiglitz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Stiglitz misses.
Phil throws out a counter right but Stiglitz avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Phil feints and as Stiglitz raises his hands in defense, Phil changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiglitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phil sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phil wants to control from the top but Stiglitz keeps moving. #T3#
Phil looking to sit in guard and control but Stiglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Phil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiglitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stiglitz stopping the sweep attempt from Phil.
Stiglitz 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stiglitz's guard. #REVB#
Stiglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phil is one step ahead there.
Stiglitz has control of Phil's left arm, preventing Phil from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phil looking to sit in guard and control but Stiglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phil wants to sweep here but Stiglitz controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Stiglitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stiglitz instigates a clinch.
Stiglitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phil up against the cage.
Stiglitz controlling the action here for a moment.
Stiglitz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiglitz.
Phil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
Phil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Stiglitz has closed the distance and engaged Phil in a clinch.
Stiglitz can't find room to land a body shot as Phil controls the action. #T1##TD2#
Phil drags the fight down to the ground.
Stiglitz controlling from the top position.
Phil is trying to hold Stiglitz in close to prevent damage but Stiglitz has managed to pass into half guard.
Stiglitz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phil is looking to improve his position.
Stiglitz not doing much here. #T2#
Phil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stiglitz is working away from the top position though.
Phil wants to improve his position but Stiglitz is controlling well.
Stiglitz is taking a breather. Phil 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.
Phil trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Stiglitz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phil wants to hold on but Stiglitz pushes him away.
Stiglitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phil is trying desperately to improve position.
Stiglitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stiglitz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Phil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phil tries to hold on but Stiglitz postures up.
Phil is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phil tries to lock up and control but Stiglitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Stiglitz 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stiglitz thuds a left hand into Phil's body.#CL#
Stiglitz gets a clinch.
Stiglitz cracks Phil with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stiglitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz digs a right hand into Phil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phil's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz lands with a light punch inside.
Stiglitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phil backwards.
Stiglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Stiglitz.
Phil prevents a body shot from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries to work over Phil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stiglitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phil can do to turn this around?#T1##KD#
Stiglitz drops Phil onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Phil is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Phil is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Stiglitz.
Phil is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiglitz finish him?
Stiglitz is pushing Phil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stiglitz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stiglitz lands an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
Stiglitz lands a big right hand that drops Phil! The killer instinct kicks in and Stiglitz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stiglitz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
Reinhard Stiglitz gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Frye throws an off balance right hand
and Martynov counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Frye does it's job there.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Frye.
Frye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martynov defending well as Frye loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Frye has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frye, pushing him back against the ropes.
Frye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martynov up against the ropes.#BC2#
Frye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov slips a jab from Frye.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frye looks to land a left hand but Martynov moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Martynov finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Isaac Frye has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martynov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Martynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frye. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Frye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Frye misses the target.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frye, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martynov cracks Frye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martynov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Isaac Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frye, as that shot connected.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Frye is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Isaac Frye's cut even more.
Martynov drops Frye with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Frye! Martynov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
A victorious Sergei Martynov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Isaac Frye had this to say: 'My opponent was victorious tonight. I will return and next time it will be me who is victorious.'.

Event: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Zetsika looks to land a left hand but 3000 moved out of range nicely.
3000 misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from 3000 misses.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
3000 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
3000 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zetsika. #CL2#
Zetsika has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.
3000 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika stalling against the cage.
Zetsika is trying to pull guard but 3000 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zetsika blocks an uppercut.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Zetsika.
3000 working aggressively here. #BC#
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Zetsika shoots in and bounces 3000 off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
Zetsika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zetsika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but 3000 has wrist control.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but 3000 has wrist control.#SUB2#
Zetsika drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but 3000 manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zetsika has 3000 in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zetsika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. 3000 gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
3000 wants to pass the guard but Zetsika is keeping the position.#SUB2#
3000 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zetsika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, 3000 has managed to get both his arms back between Zetsika's legs - danger averted.
3000 trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zetsika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
3000 tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetsika is retaining full guard. #T3#
Zetsika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as 3000 controls the pace.#SUB2#
Zetsika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but 3000 can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
3000 wants to control from the top but Zetsika keeps moving.
3000 looking to pass the guard.
Zetsika 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#
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
3000 is trying to maintain the position but Zetsika is very close to passing his half guard.
3000 is trying to get back to full guard.
Zetsika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
3000 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zetsika throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing 3000 to regain full guard.
3000 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zetsika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. 3000 defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zetsika has his foot on 3000's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. 3000 works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Zetsika will probably get the nod.
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#
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsika moves away.
3000 throws a wild body kick that Zetsika sees coming a mile off.
Zetsika just misses with a punch to the body.
3000 throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Zetsika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. 3000 manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Zetsika defends easily.
Zetsika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zetsika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely. #T1#
Zetsika scoring with some ground and pound.
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely.
Zetsika throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetsika looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika distracts 3000 with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
3000 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zetsika works over 3000 with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zetsika stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and 3000 has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zetsika manages to get his head free but now 3000 has transitioned to an armbar! Zetsika grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from 3000! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). André 3000!
André 3000 took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: JBL Test Your Might 1
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Castellana finds it's target.
Castellana cracks Winkle with an open hand slap.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Castellana.#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Winkle has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
An out of breath Gianni Castellana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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