Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Haades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Haades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haades is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Haades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Haades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haades misses with a looping right.
Jab from Haades.
Renato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Haades counters by clinching up.
We've been informed that Haades 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.#BC2#
Haades manages to break the clinch.
Haades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Haades dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Haades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato tries a low kick but Haades avoids it.
Renato throws a leg kick but Haades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haades counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haades misses the shot to the body.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Haades's shoulder, as Haades tries to avoid the shot.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Haades takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Haades scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Haades is looking to clinch.
Haades stuns Renato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haades is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Renato rather than just go for the knockout.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haades misses with a body kick.
Haades avoids a kick to the body.
Haades moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Renato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato checks a low kick from Haades.
Renato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Haades throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato throws a hook but Haades blocks it.
Haades scores with a shot to the body.
Haades staying out of range there.
Renato 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.
Haades throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haades scores with a jab to the body.
Haades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haades sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renato.
Haades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Haades.
Renato slips under a jab.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Haades is out of range.
Haades has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haades tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haades.
Haades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Haades checks a low kick from Renato.
Crunch! Haades slams his shin into Renato's torso.
Haades misses with a hook.
Renato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haades swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.#CL2#
Haades rushes Renato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Renato taking a breather.
Haades lands with a left to the head.
Haades tries a body shot but Renato blocks it. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Renato.
A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Haades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haades misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato misses with the head strike.
Haades is trying to break the clinch but Renato has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Haades.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haades.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Haades gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.
Renato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Renato lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haades.
Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Haades dominated that round.
That's time! Renato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Haades misses with a body kick.
Haades lands a glancing blow to the side of Renato's head.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Haades moves away and avoids it.
Renato throws a jab when Haades was well out of range.
Haades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haades throws a head kick that half lands.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Renato throws a hook but Haades blocks it.#CL2#
Haades clinches up with Renato and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Haades.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haades wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Renato has him pressed against the cage.
Haades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Haades lands a hook that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato. #T1#
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
Renato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Haades breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Haades.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Haades.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haades. Renato shrugs it off though.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Haades defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Haades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Haades.
Renato swings widly with a right hand
and Haades counters with a nice body shot.
Renato moves out of range as Haades throws a body kick.
Haades takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haades is looking to clinch.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato keeps Haades at a distance using the push kick.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Renato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haades misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haades.
Haades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Haades changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato throws a jab when Haades was well out of range.
Haades throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haades misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haades is looking to land body kicks.
Haades tries to land a front kick but Renato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haades misses with a hook
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haades's knee momentarily.
Haades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato thows a leg kick but Haades checks it
enabling Haades to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Renato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Haades checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haades misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haades thinking.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hannes Haades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haades throws a head kick that misses.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Haades finds it's way through Renato's defenses.
Haades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renato checks it well.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haades.
Haades motions for Renato to come forward. Haades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Haades as he connects with a hook.
Haades slips a jab from Renato.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Haades looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haades is out of range. #T4#
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Haades slips the punch.
That kick from Renato tenderised Haades's leg. Haades is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Haades is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
Haades swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Renato checks the leg kick.
Renato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haades.
Haades looks to land a body kick but Renato moved away.
Haades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haades wants to clinch up but Renato keeps it at a distance.
Haades jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haades throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Haades 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.
#R3#
Renato swings widly with a right hand
and Haades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haades blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Haades.
Haades ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Renato slips a straight right by Haades.
Haades scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renato delivers a nice body kick.
Haades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Renato as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Haades. Beautiful body shot.
Haades connects with an inside leg kick.
Haades tries to clinch but Renato moves away
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Haades there.
Renato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haades takes a step back to recover.
Renato throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
A lazy left from Haades finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Haades.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Renato does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Haades blocks the leg kick.
Renato wants to clinch up but Haades keeps it at a distance.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Haades is out of range.
Jab by Haades.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haades digs a good body shot into Renato's ribs.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haades takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haades moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.#T2#
Haades connects with a looping right hand.
Haades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haades tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haades defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Haades as he checks the leg kick.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haades throws out the jab.
A big right from Renato misses.
Haades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haades cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Haades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Haades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Haades misses.
Renato throws a leg kick but Haades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renato throws a hook but Haades blocks it.
Haades throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Haades scores with a head kick.
Haades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Haades
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato blocks a head kick by Haades.
Haades throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haades misses with a head kick.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Haades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haades slips a jab from Renato.
Renato scores with the left hand. Haades knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Haades as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haades throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haades takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Renato misses.
Renato throws a poor cross that misses
and Haades counters with a good low kick that Renato was not able to check.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haades.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Haades.
Haades looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Haades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renato is looking to slow Haades down with leg kicks.
Haades throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hannes Haades just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Renato looks to land a left hand but Haades moved out of range nicely.
Haades wants to counter the offense by Renato and move into the clinch position.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haades scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haades stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renato staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Renato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haades throws a body kick that misses.
Haades on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Haades moved out of range nicely.
Haades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haades doesn't manage to clinch there - Renato circles away.
That kick from Haades tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Haades misses with a low kick.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haades throws a big shot that misses.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Haades moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renato! #CL2#
Haades pushes Renato up against the cage in a clinch.
Haades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renato lands a left hand.
Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haades is trying to force a seperation but Renato has the dominant position.
Haades lands a left hand.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato taking a breather.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haades misses with the head strike. #T2#
Haades misses with some punches.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haades misses with some punches.
Haades lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haades being controlled against the cage.
Haades lands with a short shot to the head.
Renato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haades.
Renato prevents a body shot from Haades.
A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haades misses with some punches.
Haades lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards. #T3#
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haades tries to throw a body punch but Renato avoids it by throwing Haades back against the cage.
Renato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Haades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Haades.
Haades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Renato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haades is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Renato can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato blocking some punches.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow.
Renato lands with a light punch inside.
Renato prevents Haades from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Haades misses with a punch to the body.
Haades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haades prevents a body shot from Renato. #T4#
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haades misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haades.
Haades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Haades misses with some punches.
Haades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haades working aggressively here.
Haades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato throws a punch but it's blocked by Haades.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haades takes a shot to the head.
Haades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Renato lands a hook that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato misses with the head strike.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiago Renato 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Haades misses with a body shot.
Renato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Renato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haades.
Haades misses with a low kick.
Haades throws a leg kick
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haades throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haades tries to clinch but Renato moves out of range.
Haades throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haades.
Renato thows a leg kick but Haades checks it
and Haades counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haades.
Haades looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
A big right from Renato misses. #T1#
Renato lands with a good body shot.
Haades lands with an overhand left.
Renato lands a lovely overhand right.
Renato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Haades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato walks into a jab.
Haades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Haades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Haades throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato blocks a jab.
Haades on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haades connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haades.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haades. That did some damage!
Haades misses with a kick to the body
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato swings for the body but Haades moves out of range.
Renato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haades.
A shot to the body from Renato misses
and Haades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renato takes a swing at Haades's ribcage but misses.
Renato misses with a body shot
and Haades counters with a good, hard body kick but Renato shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Haades jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Haades counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haades plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Haades.
Haades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haades throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Haades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Renato takes a step back to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renato.
Renato misses with a leg kick
and Haades counters with a stiff right hand.
Haades delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Haades moved out of range.#T4#
Haades is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Haades takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haades.
You can see that Haades has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Haades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haades tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haades takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haades closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haades misses with a jab to the body
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Haades closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Haades.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannes Haades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haades 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Haades!
Hannes Haades is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hannes Haades tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato blocks a head kick by Aires.
Aires takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Aires.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Aires avoided it.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Aires misses with a straight left.
Aires feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Aires with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato lands a nice shot that snaps Aires's head back.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires misses with a few strikes there.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Aires.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato cracks Aires with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into Renato's guard.
Aires is standing up over Renato. Renato looks to escape but Aires dives into side control. #T2##REVR#
Renato tries to improve position but can't.
Renato dodges the ground and pound from Aires.
Renato is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aires.
Renato wants to control but Aires postures up.
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Renato down.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aires throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Aires throwing strikes but Renato manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Aires is looking to regain half guard here but Renato keeps moving and retains side control.
Renato is chipping away with strikes.
Aires is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renato fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
Renato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aires tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Renato taking a breather here.
Aires is looking for a sweep.
Aires gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aires is not content to let Renato control the position.
Aires is looking to improve his position.
Renato wants to control but Aires is keeping him busy.
Aires is pressing down on Renato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aires is pulling down on Renato's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruno Aires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Aires moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renato counters with an inside leg kick.
Aires pushes Renato away with a front kick.
Aires misses with a leg kick
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aires's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Renato wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Aires is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Renato reverses the position - he's now on top in Aires's guard.
Renato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aires wants to get back to full guard but Renato has passed into side control.
Renato gets to mount! Aires was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aires is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Renato trying to control but Aires is having none of it.
Aires in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Aires is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aires tries to hold on but Renato pushes him away.
Aires is trying to escape the mount.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires is still trying to improve position.
Renato wants to control the pace but Aires is squirming around nicely.
Aires is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Aires sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Renato controlling the pace.
Aires is trying to maintain the position but Renato is very close to passing his half guard.
Renato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Renato connects with a nice short shot to Aires's temple.
Renato is thwarting Aires's attempts to control the position.
Aires tries to roll over but Renato keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aires manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Renato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires wants to sweep but no luck.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Renato is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to hit a switch here but Renato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aires there!
Aires can't escape the position.
Tiago Renato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Renato lands a big elbow.
Renato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aires.
Aires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Aires misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Renato has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range. #T1#
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Aires's knee but Aires avoids it well.
Aires throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aires takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aires can do to turn this around?#KD#
Renato sends Aires crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Renato is motioning to the referee to let Aires up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Aires is rocked!
Renato pounces like a tiger and cracks Aires with a vicious hook! Aires is down but not out! Renato follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
Tiago Renato thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Arrol lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Arrol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arrol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Renato scores with a jab to the head.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrol moves away.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a low kick but Arrol avoids it.
Arrol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arrol lands a two punch combo.
Arrol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Arrol's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Arrol moves into the clinch.
Renato lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato lands a body shot.
Renato lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Renato.
A short right from Renato.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato lands with a right to the head.
Arrol lands a shoulder strike.
Renato working aggressively here. #T1#
Arrol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renato taking a breather.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato blocks a body shot from Arrol.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Arrol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Renato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Renato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arrol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Renato.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arrol up against the cage.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arrol misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Renato lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Renato.
Renato lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Arrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arrol backwards.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arrol up against the cage.#T3#
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renato tries to work over Arrol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arrol.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Arrol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a punch but it's blocked by Arrol.
Renato is looking to control Arrol's arms but Arrol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Renato has his back to the cage.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Arrol lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Arrol. #T4#
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arrol blocks an uppercut.
Renato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arrol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Renato can turn it around.
Arrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato cracks Arrol with a nice body shot.
Renato blocks a body shot from Arrol.
Renato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Arrol struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arrol pushes Renato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arrol can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Arrol misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Arrol 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#
Arrol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arrol with a jab.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Arrol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renato.
Renato scores with a hook to the body. Arrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arrol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Arrol moved away.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws a fast counter high kick but Arrol manages to duck under it in time.
Renato blocks a leg kick.
Renato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Renato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Arrol misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Arrol tried to counter with a leg kick but Renato avoided it.
Renato moves out of range as Arrol strikes.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
and Renato counters with a body kick that stops Arrol in his tracks momentarily.
Arrol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
It appears Arrol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Arrol scores with a nice right hand.
Renato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato lands a head shot.
Arrol thumps Renato with a low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato misses with a looping right.
It looked like Arrol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Renato lands a front kick.
Arrol takes one to the side of the head.
Renato with a jab.
Renato misses with a low kick as Arrol jumps back.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Arrol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato throws a leg kick which misses Arrol's front leg but catches the back leg as Arrol tries to avoid it.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol blocks a head kick by Renato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrol's sensitive parts.
Arrol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrol throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrol checks a leg kick.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws out a powerful jab.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Arrol blocks the body kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
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!
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Renato finds it's target.
Arrol throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
Arrol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Arrol scores with a jab.
Arrol lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Crunch! Renato slams his shin into Arrol's torso.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato jabs at Arrol's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arrol staying out of range there.
Arrol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Renato.
Arrol doesn't manage to clinch there - Renato circles away.
Renato throws a series of punches but Arrol avoids them all with ease.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Renato throws out a counter right but Arrol avoids it with no problem.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Arrol moves out of range of the body kick.
Arrol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrol is wise to it.
Arrol 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.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Renato swings for the body but Arrol moves out of range. #T1#
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Renato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renato takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arrol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arrol tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
A shot to the body from Arrol misses
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Renato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Arrol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Arrol cracks Renato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Renato misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol slips under a jab from Renato.
Arrol drops his hands momentarily and Renato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Renato finds it's way through Arrol's defenses.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arrol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arrol motions for Renato to come forward. Arrol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato throws a low kick but Arrol moves out of range easily.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Renato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Renato.
Renato cracks the inside of Arrol's front leg.
Arrol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arrol tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Renato thuds a left hand into Arrol's body.
Arrol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arrol throws out a leg kick but Renato moves out of range and Arrol only half commits.
Renato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arrol - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arrol. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Arrol down. #CL#
Arrol clinches.
Renato can't find room to land a body shot as Arrol controls the action.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Arrol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato lands with a left to the head.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Arrol gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.
Arrol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Renato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by Arrol.
Arrol throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Arrol moves in looking to clinch but Renato pushes him off.
Arrol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Arrol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
Arrol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arrol swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Arrol misses with a low kick.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Arrol moves to clinch but Renato breaks away
and Renato counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato lands a nice looking body kick.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from Arrol.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Renato thows a body kick. Arrol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Arrol moved away.
Renato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
Arrol thumps Renato with a low kick.
Arrol walks into a straight right hand from Renato.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arrol tries to clinch but Renato moves away
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Arrol 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.
Renato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.#T2#
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Arrol tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away.
Arrol misses the shot to the body.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arrol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arrol lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arrol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Renato swings for the body but Arrol moves out of range.
Arrol avoids the head kick by Renato.
Arrol misses the body punch
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
Arrol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arrol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
Arrol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arrol checks a leg kick nicely.
Arrol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arrol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Arrol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arrol throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arrol throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Arrol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arrol 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Arrol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol moves in looking to clinch but Renato pushes him off.
Renato wants to counter with a clinch but Arrol pushes him away.
Arrol 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato throws a hook but Arrol blocks it.
Arrol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato stuns Arrol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Arrol connects with an inside leg kick.
Arrol slips under a jab.
Arrol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arrol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Arrol needs to keep his hands up - Renato had a free shot at his head there.
Arrol throws a sloppy body shot
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Arrol was not able to check.
Arrol cracks Renato with a good jab.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Arrol moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato misses with a hook
and Arrol counters with a nice leg kick.
Arrol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range. #T1#
Renato looks to land a right hand but Arrol moved out of range.
Arrol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato slips a straight right by Arrol.
Arrol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arrol lands with a shot to the body.
Arrol tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Arrol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato scores with the left hand. Arrol knows he should have avoided that one.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato misses with a hook.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arrol half committed to a counter leg kick.
William Arrol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrol.
A jab from Arrol misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arrol.
Renato keeps the fight on the outside.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renato lands a front kick.
Arrol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Good work by Arrol as he checks the leg kick.
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arrol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato slips a straight right by Arrol.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Arrol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrol misses with a hook
and Renato counters with a leg kick. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
A shot to the liver by Arrol. Beautiful body shot.
Renato scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Arrol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
Arrol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Arrol moved out of range.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Tiago Renato misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLauglin counters with a good low kick that Renato was not able to check.
Renato misses with a hook
and McLauglin counters with a straight right hand.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLauglin checks it well.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLauglin.
Renato tries to land a front kick but McLauglin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
McLauglin clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Renato breaks from the clinch.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by McLauglin's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from McLauglin tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato dips to his left and cracks McLauglin with an uppercut!
McLauglin tried to score with a low kick but Renato checks it.
Renato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauglin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLauglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato moves forwards but McLauglin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLauglin doesn't seem phased though.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with a body shot
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato misses the jab.
McLauglin throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
McLauglin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato is looking to chop away at McLauglin's legs.
Renato slips a jab and a cross from McLauglin.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
McLauglin moves into the clinch successfully.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato pushes McLauglin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato just leaning against McLauglin, taking a breather.
Renato lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Renato working aggressively here.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Renato.
Renato cracks McLauglin with a nice body shot.
McLauglin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McLauglin missing with knees to the body.
McLauglin working aggressively here.
Renato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, McLauglin scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLauglin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
McLauglin blocking some punches.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin scores with a shot to the side of Renato's head.
Renato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Renato breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLauglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by McLauglin.
A jab from Renato misses.
McLauglin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLauglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Jab by Renato.#T4#
McLauglin checks a leg kick nicely.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLauglin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renato feints and then cracks McLauglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauglin down.
McLauglin throws a lazy body kick
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renato circles away quickly and effectively.
Renato moves away from the strike by McLauglin.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by McLauglin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLauglin.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
A cross from Renato lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLauglin slips a jab from Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiago Renato 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#
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauglin.
McLauglin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato feints and then cracks McLauglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauglin down.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauglin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLauglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLauglin on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
McLauglin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renato has time to react.
McLauglin scores with a shot to the body.
McLauglin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLauglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLauglin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Renato pushes McLauglin away with a front kick.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.#T1#
McLauglin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLauglin scores with a jab to the head.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
McLauglin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Renato!
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLauglin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Renato is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from McLauglin is predictable there
and Renato counters with a solid body kick.
Renato sizes up McLauglin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLauglin lands the left hand.
Renato lunges at McLauglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauglin's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.#T2#
McLauglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauglin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Renato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLauglin's head.
Some bone on bone action there as McLauglin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLauglin misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLauglin!
McLauglin punishes Renato's body with a nice straight punch.
McLauglin tries to clinch there but Renato circles away.
McLauglin throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin avoids a kick to the body.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
McLauglin misses with a low kick.
McLauglin lands a nice shot that snaps Renato's head back.
McLauglin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLauglin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renato connects with a right hand. McLauglin shakes it off.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from McLauglin.
McLauglin avoids the body shot from Renato.
McLauglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLauglin tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but McLauglin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLauglin slips under a jab.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauglin lands an overhand right.
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!
McLauglin lands a two punch combo.
McLauglin avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
McLauglin lands a head kick!
Renato throws a push kick but McLauglin slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and McLauglin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a shot to the body.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLauglin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
McLauglin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Renato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato moves away from the strike by McLauglin.
McLauglin checks a leg kick.
McLauglin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Renato ducks under a wild hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with an uppercut.
McLauglin checks a leg kick.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Renato thumps McLauglin with a low kick.
McLauglin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
Renato checks a low kick from McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
McLauglin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLauglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Renato misses with a straight left.
Renato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauglin.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLauglin has time to react.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLauglin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McLauglin counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
McLauglin with a nice cross.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but McLauglin checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLauglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauglin misses the target.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target. #CL#
McLauglin instigates a clinch.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but Renato blocks with his arms.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
Renato working aggressively here.
Renato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
McLauglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McLauglin misses with a body punch.
Renato lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards.
McLauglin trying to land knees to the body.
Renato lands a right hand.
Renato tries a body shot but McLauglin blocks it.
McLauglin lands an elbow inside.
Edward McLauglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but Renato avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Renato avoids it.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from Renato.
McLauglin lands a knee to the body.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLauglin leaning against his opponent.
Renato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLauglin misses with a body punch.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but Renato blocks it.
McLauglin lands a right hand.
McLauglin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLauglin.
Renato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLauglin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.#T4#
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Renato's face.
McLauglin gets through Renato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from McLauglin fails to land.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Renato prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands a nice uppercut.
Renato lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Renato breaks the clinch.
McLauglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauglin.
McLauglin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward McLauglin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
That's time! McLauglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice cross by Renato.
Renato misses with a body kick.
McLauglin is looking to counter punch.
Renato lunges at McLauglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauglin's hand.
McLauglin misses with a low kick.
Renato slips a straight right by McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLauglin.
McLauglin checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Renato. #ROC2#
McLauglin is rocked!
Renato drops McLauglin with a huge uppercut! McLauglin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Renato is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
In his post fight interview, Tiago Renato started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kakoullis, as that shot connected.
Kakoullis feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kakoullis lands a jab to the head.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Renato cracks Kakoullis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Renato scores with a hook to the body. Kakoullis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato thuds his shin into the meat of Kakoullis's side.
Kakoullis avoids the head kick by Renato.
Renato avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands the left hand.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis. #T1#
Kakoullis thumps Renato with a low kick.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kakoullis finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Renato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato delivers a nice body kick.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Renato needs to keep his hands up - Kakoullis had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Renato slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kakoullis if he has to take too many more of those.
Renato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Renato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis throws out a powerful jab.
Renato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Kakoullis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Renato misses.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakoullis tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renato.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato jabs Kakoullis right on the nose. Kakoullis blinks but takes it well.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Renato.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Renato stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakoullis throws out the jab.
Kakoullis loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato tries to work over Kakoullis's front leg with a kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kakoullis as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from Kakoullis.
Renato avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Renato thumps Kakoullis with a low kick.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Renato moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Renato throws a fast counter high kick but Kakoullis manages to duck under it in time.
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakoullis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Renato.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
Kakoullis scores with a nice body kick.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
It looked like Kakoullis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakoullis defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Good shot there by Renato.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato is looking to slow Kakoullis down with leg kicks.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Kakoullis there.
Renato throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Renato connects with the punch.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Renato lands a jab to the head.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Renato staying out of range there.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakoullis.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Renato's body.
Kakoullis throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Kakoullis wants to slow Renato down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato takes one on the button.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakoullis blocks the leg kick.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that Renato avoids nicely.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kakoullis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato misses the jab.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Kakoullis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Kakoullis throwing a counter right hand but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Renato down.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
Kakoullis lunges at Renato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renato's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Renato blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Kakoullis with a jab.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Renato throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Renato only half commits.
Kakoullis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Renato connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakoullis under the eye.#T1#
Renato cracks a nice hook into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Renato takes one to the chin there.
Renato feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis keeps Renato at a distance using the push kick.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Kakoullis there.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Renato stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Renato. #T2#
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Renato's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Kakoullis moved out of range.#T3#
Kakoullis scores with a nice body kick.
Kakoullis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Renato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A jab from Renato misses.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakoullis jabs at Renato's body.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis wants to slow Renato down by chopping away at his legs.
Renato lands with a cross.
Kakoullis fails to land with a series of punches.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Renato looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kakoullis looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
Kakoullis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Renato at a distance.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses
and Renato counters with a low kick, right behind Kakoullis 's knee.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis misses with a double jab
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kakoullis there.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to land a body kick
and Renato counters with a leg kick.
Kakoullis walks into a jab.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato. #T2#
Renato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Nice uppercut there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Kakoullis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakoullis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Renato throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Renato stuns Kakoullis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Kakoullis tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis thumps Renato with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Kakoullis
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakoullis scores with a nice strike.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kakoullis misses its target.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Renato looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Kakoullis counters with a quick kick to the body but Renato blocks it.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kakoullis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kakoullis misses
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kakoullis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Kakoullis misses.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Renato misses.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
Kakoullis avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kakoullis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Kakoullis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Renato digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato dips to his left and cracks Kakoullis with an uppercut!
Renato tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
You can see that Renato has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato staying out of range there.
Renato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Kakoullis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice shot by Renato.
Kakoullis defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakoullis's calf.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Kakoullis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Kakoullis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
A leg kick checked by Kakoullis.#T3#
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis counters with a solid body kick.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kakoullis, as that shot connected.
Renato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Renato's head backwards.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Renato might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kakoullis has got the better of the exchanges.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Renato.
A counter left hand to the body from Kakoullis misses its target.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Kakoullis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Kakoullis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakoullis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
A victorious Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Highjack throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Highjack lunges at Renato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renato's hand.
Highjack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Highjack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highjack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Highjack lands with a shot to the body.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato staying out of range there.
Highjack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Highjack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Renato.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Highjack if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Highjack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Highjack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Renato.
Highjack loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Highjack.
Highjack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Highjack ducks down to avoid it.
Highjack swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Highjack is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Renato digs a good hook to Highjack's body.
Highjack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Renato takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato avoids the body shot from Highjack. #T2#
Renato thows a body kick. Highjack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
A jab from Highjack misses.
Highjack throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
A jab from Renato does it's job there.
Renato is looking to chop away at Highjack's legs.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Highjack checks it.
Highjack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Renato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Highjack misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Highjack throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Highjack missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato stuns Highjack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Highjack is breathing heavily.
Renato cracks Highjack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Highjack avoids a kick to the body.
Highjack throws a poor cross that misses
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato motions for Highjack to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Highjack misses its target.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highjack.
Nice straight punches there by Renato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Renato.
Highjack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Highjack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renato is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highjack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Renato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renato catches Highjack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Highjack misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato defending well as Highjack loads up on a big left hand.
Highjack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A clash of legs there as Highjack blocks the low kick.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Highjack.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highjack.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highjack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Highjack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Highjack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Highjack cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Highjack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highjack. That did some damage!
Renato throws a leg kick but Highjack moved away.
Highjack throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Highjack misses with a low kick as Renato jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highjack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highjack's sensitive parts.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Highjack might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Highjack misses with an uppercut
and Highjack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato digs a good hook to Highjack's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato lands with a cross. #T1#
Highjack throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Highjack lands a front kick.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highjack moves away.
Renato connects with a jab.
Highjack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highjack scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato throws a low kick but Highjack avoids it.
Highjack thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Highjack throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato thumps Highjack with a low kick.#T2#
Highjack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renato to score with a decent uppercut.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highjack.
It looked like Highjack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Highjack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Highjack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Highjack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Highjack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renato lands a nice looking body kick.
Highjack takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Highjack misses with a body shot.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Highjack throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Highjack's head coaches at Blackthorn Reborn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Renato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Highjack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.#T3#
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highjack thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highjack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Highjack misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with a solid body kick.
Renato feints and then cracks Highjack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highjack down.
Some bone on bone action there as Highjack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Renato lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Renato misses.
Highjack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato slips a jab from Highjack.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
Highjack misses with a low kick as Renato jumps back.#T4#
Renato moves away from the strike by Highjack.
Renato 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.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Renato.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Highjack is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Highjack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highjack checks a leg kick.
Highjack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highjack. Highjack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Renato moves out of range as Highjack throws a body kick.
Highjack 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Highjack moved out of range.
Renato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Highjack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Highjack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato cracks Highjack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highjack counters with a leg kick.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Highjack misses.
Highjack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Highjack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Highjack misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Renato throws a hook to the side of Highjack's head but Highjack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Renato misses
and Highjack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato takes one on the button.
Highjack's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Renato throws a jab but it's blocked by Highjack.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Highjack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highjack slips a jab from Renato.
Highjack throws an off balance right hand
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Highjack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Highjack off the cage and back into range.
Renato lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highjack throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato misses with a body kick.#T2#
Renato misses with a hook.
Highjack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Highjack sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Highjack is out of range.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Highjack is looking to counter punch.
Highjack misses with a looping left.
Renato lands a head shot.
Highjack looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highjack has time to react.
Highjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato feints and then cracks Highjack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highjack down. #T3#
Renato misses with a left hand
and Highjack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Highjack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.
Highjack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renato blocks a head kick by Highjack.
Highjack tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Highjack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Highjack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Renato jabs Highjack right on the nose. Highjack blinks but takes it well.
Highjack takes one on the button.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Renato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato misses with an uppercut
and Highjack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highjack moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.
As Renato backs away, Highjack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Highjack saw that one coming.
Highjack connects with a jab.
Highjack throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Highjack moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
Highjack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highjack scrambles back to his feet.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highjack defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Highjack is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tiago Renato just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Renato looks to land a right hand but Highjack moved out of range.
Highjack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Renato as he connects with a hook.
Highjack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Highjack.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highjack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highjack scores with a decent looking hook.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Highjack on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highjack throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws an off balance right hand
and Highjack counters with a right hand to the body.
Highjack is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Highjack is wise to it.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highjack.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
Renato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Highjack moved away.
A low kick from Highjack is predictable there
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Highjack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Renato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highjack misses with a body shot
and Highjack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Highjack is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato misses with a leg kick
and Highjack counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Highjack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Highjack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Highjack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Highjack seems to have got his legs back now.
Highjack 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.
Renato is looking to slow Highjack down with leg kicks.
Highjack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Highjack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Highjack.
Highjack backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highjack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highjack.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Highjack with a body shot.
Highjack misses with a body shot.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highjack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Highjack works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Highjack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Highjack.
Highjack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato misses with a kick to the body
and Highjack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato thows a leg kick but Highjack checks it
and Highjack counters with a head kick. That will keep Renato thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Highjack misses with a head kick.
Highjack tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highjack was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Highjack scores with a jab to the head.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Highjack counters with a left to the body. #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!
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Highjack is out of range.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Highjack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Highjack misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highjack.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Highjack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Renato momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renato swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Highjack to counter with a crisp jab.
Highjack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Highjack looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Remi Highjack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Highjack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highjack digs a good hook to Renato's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Highjack misses the target.
Highjack moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highjack's calf.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Highjack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Renato tries to move into range but Highjack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Highjack backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato keeps Highjack at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renato dodges the punch combination from Highjack.
A big left from Renato misses.
Highjack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Highjack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Highjack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highjack backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Highjack misses with a looping left.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Highjack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Highjack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Renato.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remi Highjack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Highjack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Highjack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Highjack throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
Highjack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Highjack off the cage and back into range.
Highjack slips a jab from Renato.
Renato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Renato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Highjack throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato jabs Highjack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
Highjack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Highjack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
Highjack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Highjack's calf.
Highjack lands with a nice body punch.
Highjack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Highjack fails to land with a series of punches.
Highjack misses with a straight right. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato staying out of range there.
Highjack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Highjack there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Renato tenderised Highjack's leg. Highjack is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Highjack misses with a looping right.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Highjack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Highjack misses with a straight right.
Highjack cracks a nice hook into Renato's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Remi Highjack stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm too old for this shit.'.

Event: CEC 485 OLYMPICS
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Flores moved out of range nicely.
Renato wants to slow Flores down by chopping away at his legs.
Flores closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flores throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
A jab from Flores finds it's way through Renato's defenses.
Flores blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Flores lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renato doesn't seem phased though.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Renato.
Flores stuns Renato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flores swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Renato throws a solid leg kick but Flores takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Renato.
Renato digs a good hook to Flores's body.
Flores thuds a left hand into Renato's body.#T1#
Renato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Flores.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Renato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Renato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flores jabs at Renato's body.#CL2#
Renato instigates a clinch.
Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Renato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Flores has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flores and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flores looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renato throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
Renato lands with a cross.
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!
Flores misses with a low kick.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL2#
Renato has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flores lands with a light punch inside.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flores throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Renatos head.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato misses with the head strike.
Renato lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flores lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Renato working aggressively here.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Renato takes a shot to the head.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Renato prevents a body shot from Flores. #T3#
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renato is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Flores fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renato tries to work over Flores's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Flores gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.
Renato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flores seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Renato can turn it around.
Renato throws a punch but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores lands a nice uppercut.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Flores misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flores digs a right hand underneath Renato's ribcage. Renato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Flores.
Renato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flores lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Renato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flores or not.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Flores misses with some punches.
Flores can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
Renato lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renato.
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!
Renato struggles to land a body shot inside as Flores controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flores.
A short left from Renato.
Renato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Floress head.
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flores lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards. #BC2#
Renato breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Renato is looking to chop away at Flores's legs.
Renato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flores loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Flores will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flores scores with a jab to the body.
Renato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flores fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Flores.
Renato misses with a hook. Flores ducked under it nicely.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flores staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Renato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Flores both land. Nice combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Renato 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.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flores.#T1#
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
Flores ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
Flores lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Flores clinches up against the cage.
Flores blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flores lands with a short shot to the head.
Flores working aggressively here.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renato.
Flores misses with the head strike.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael Flores has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Renato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Flores struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Flores takes a shot to the head.
Flores working aggressively here.
Flores's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Renato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Floress head.
Oh Flores is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flores landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flores seems to have got his legs back now.
Flores tries to throw a body punch but Renato avoids it by throwing Flores back against the cage.
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Flores misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flores.
Renato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flores putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Renato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Renato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flores throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Renatos head.
Renato working aggressively here.
Flores takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Renato - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Renato.
Flores swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flores misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Renato breaks the clinch.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Flores tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Flores throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flores. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Renato.
Nice shot by Renato.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
Flores avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flores throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flores works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Renato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Flores lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Flores working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renato misses with the head strike.
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Flores will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Flores moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
Renato cracks the inside of Flores's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Renato walks into a jab.
Flores keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato throws a front kick that sends Flores stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Flores if he has to take too many more of those.
Flores misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Renato misses the jab.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Flores moves forwards but Renato connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flores lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Renato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renato tries to score with a low kick but Flores moves his leg out of the way.
Flores lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flores throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Flores.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renato to score with a decent uppercut.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato misses with a hook to the body
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Flores throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Flores blocks it well.
Renato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores is looking to land body kicks.
Flores blocks the body kick.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Flores's head but Flores sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flores doesn't seem phased though.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato fails to land with a series of punches.
Renato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flores looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flores moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRenato.#T3#
Flores rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Renato lands a head shot.
A jab from Flores misses.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Flores throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a one-two to the body.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores misses with a body shot
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Flores's ribs.#T4#
Renato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flores takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
A jab from Flores misses.
Renato scores with a jab to the head.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Renato lunges at Flores with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flores's hand.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Flores's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Flores dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores tries to clinch up.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renato steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato cracks Flores with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renato.
Renato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flores stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renato throws a poor cross that misses
and Flores counters with a thumping low kick.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato throws a nice looking combination but Flores bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Flores looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Flores looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Flores feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flores cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flores takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flores lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Flores.
Flores swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato motions for Flores to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Renato finds it's way through Flores's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flores throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Flores lands with a kick to the temple. Renato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Renato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Renato is looking to slow Flores down with leg kicks.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Flores misses with a hook.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flores's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flores finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Flores walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Renato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flores scores with a nice head shot.
Flores fails in his attempt to clinch.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores. #T4#
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Flores misses its target.
Renato thows a leg kick but Flores checks it
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores misses with a jab to the body
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Flores goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Renato throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Flores.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Renato throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Flores misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Flores lands a nice shot to the body.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flores throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Renato.
Renato slips a straight right by Flores.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Flores misses its target.
Jab from Flores.
Flores misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Renato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Flores is out of range.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Flores is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flores finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head. #T1#
Renato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renato cracks Flores with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flores uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renato throws out a counter right but Flores avoids it with no problem.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato misses with a hook. Flores ducked under it nicely.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Flores is out of range. #T2#
Flores has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Flores's head.
Renato misses with a hook.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Renato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flores misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Flores moves away from the strike by Renato.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flores paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Flores in the body.
A clash of legs there as Flores blocks the low kick.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flores misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with an inside leg kick.
Renato lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato with a jab.
Flores misses with a hook.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores avoids the body shot from Renato.
Flores with a jab.#T4#
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flores pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato connects with the punch.
Flores steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renato. That one must have hurt.
Renato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flores connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Renato momentarily.
Flores throws an off balance right hand
and Renato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Flores has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Flores's head.
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
I think Renato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Renato 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.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valentinovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentinovich. That one must have hurt.
Nice cross by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Valentinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Valentinovich is predictable there
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentinovich. Renato shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Renato takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Valentinovich ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Valentinovich misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentinovich.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentinovich misses with a double jab.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentinovich.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Renato throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Renato misses
and Valentinovich counters with a solid body kick.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentinovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentinovich's head.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentinovich lunges at Renato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renato's hand.
Valentinovich lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Valentinovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Renato checks it.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentinovich backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands with an overhand left.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentinovich tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich is wise to it.
Valentinovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Renato misses with a hook.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato stuns Valentinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Renato blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Renato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich 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.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentinovich throws out the jab.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Renato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by Renato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich lands a nice hook to Renato's body. Renato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentinovich thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Renato misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato lands a really nice looking cross but Valentinovich seems unphased.
Valentinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Renato connects with a body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with the punch.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Valentinovich thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Renato checks a leg kick nicely.
Renato throws out a counter right but Valentinovich avoids it with no problem.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Renato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentinovich throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentinovich.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich slips under a jab.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Valentinovich moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato misses with a hook
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Renato.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renato scores with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentinovich.#T3#
Valentinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Valentinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentinovich off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentinovich moves away.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Sergej Valentinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Valentinovich with a nice cross.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Valentinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renato works the jab nicely.
Renato jabs Valentinovich right on the nose. Valentinovich blinks but takes it well.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Valentinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Renato moved away.
Jab by Valentinovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Renato gets tackled into the cage by Valentinovich. Valentinovich maintains the clinch. #T1#
Renato is trying to force a seperation but Valentinovich has the dominant position.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich is leaning against Renato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside.
Renato misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentinovich pushes Renato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
Renato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentinovich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Renato can turn it around.
Valentinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentinovich lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich gets through Renato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Renato prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
Valentinovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Renato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Valentinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Renato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentinovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Valentinovich jabs at Renato's body.
Valentinovich ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Valentinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato looks for the body kick but Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Valentinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and pushes Renato back into the cage.
Valentinovich tries to stall but Renato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich clearly takes that round.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Valentinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Valentinovich. Beautiful body shot.
Valentinovich throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
Renato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato misses with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Renato working aggressively here.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sergej Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Renato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Renato.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
Renato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Renato is pushing Valentinovich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentinovich trying to control the position but instead, Renato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valentinovich into the cage.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Valentinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentinovich.
Renato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Renato.
Valentinovich pushes Renato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renato misses with some punches. #BC2#
Renato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato lands with a hook. Valentinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
You can see that Renato has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Valentinovich takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renato punishes Valentinovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Renato checks the leg kick.
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!
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Valentinovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentinovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renato lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato cracks Valentinovich with an open hand slap.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentinovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valentinovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
Renato lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich lands a front kick.
Renato lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Renato avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Valentinovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentinovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentinovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renato tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentinovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentinovich sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato misses the body punch
and Valentinovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentinovich connects with a single shot there.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Renato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentinovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renato thuds his right hand into Valentinovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentinovich connects with a right hand. Renato shakes it off.#T3#
A low kick from Valentinovich misses
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato walks into a straight right hand from Valentinovich.
Renato blocks a jab.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich lands the left hand.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergej Valentinovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentinovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentinovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Valentinovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valentinovich moves away from the strike by Renato.
Some bone on bone action there as Renato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich connects with the punch.
Valentinovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentinovich blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Renato pushes Valentinovich away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
Well Valentinovich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Valentinovich!
Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Sergej Valentinovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Molski tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Molski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renato keeps working.
Molski thows a huge punch but Renato dodges it nicely.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski throwing shots but Renato is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato tries to get to full guard but Molski has control of the leg.
Molski thows a huge punch but Renato dodges it nicely.
Molski wants to control but Renato is keeping him busy. #T1#
Molski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Molski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renato is looking to escape.
Molski punching from mount but Renato doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Molski unloads with some shots from mount but Renato bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski throws some wild stikes that Renato manages to avoid easily.
Molski unloading with bombs!
Renato holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Molski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Molski looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Molski lands a big elbow.
Renato wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Molski.
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!
Molski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Renato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Renato manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski drops an elbow to the side of Renato's head.
Molski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Renato's face. #T3#
Molski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Molski breaks from Renato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Molski throws a sloppy strike and Renato uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Renato has ended up in Molski's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Molski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Molski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renato's guard. #REVR#
Molski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Molski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molski postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Renato keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski won't allow Renato to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martti Molski dominated that round.
That's time! Molski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Renato throws a hook to the side of Molski's head but Molski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molski throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Renato pinned against the cage. Renato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Renato swings for the body but Molski moves out of range.
Good exchange - Molski coming out on top.
Molski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Molski tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Molski throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Molski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Molski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Molski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Renato misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Molski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renato takes a swing at Molski's ribcage but misses.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Molski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Molski finds it's way through Renato's defenses.
A big right from Molski misses.
Molski tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molski doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
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!
Renato tests Molski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Molski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molski throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.#CL#
Renato gets tackled into the cage by Molski. Molski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Renato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Molski checks a leg kick.
Renato misses with a hook.
It looked like Molski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Molski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molski throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A punch combination from Renato misses.
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renato misses the jab.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Molski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Molski is putting a hurting on Renato here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Molski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Molski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Renato's legs.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Molski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #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!
Molski cracks Renato with a big right hand but Renato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Molski throws an elbow but Renato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Renato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Molski throwing strikes but Renato manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Molski is trying to improve his position.
Renato takes a little break here. Molski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Molski tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Molski misses with a head kick.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Renato misses.
Molski throws a big counter combination but Renato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Molski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski is keen to just control but Renato is a slippery customer.
Renato wants to get back to his feet.
Renato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Molski looks to land a strike but Renato avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski landing some decent shots from guard.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Molski stands up over Renato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renato wants to stand up but Molski is controlling him.
Molski wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Molski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molski 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Molski drives through and clinches with Renato against the cage.
Renato tries to work over Molski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molski misses with the head strike.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molski misses with some punches.
Renato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molski is stalling here. #BC#
Molski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renato throws a hook but Molski avoids it easily.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molski was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Molski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Good shot there by Molski.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Molski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Renato misses.
Molski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Molski counters with a nice uppercut.
Molski lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Molski misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Renato connects with a leg kick. Molski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molski misses with an uppercut
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molski's knee momentarily.
Molski shoots in for a takedown but Renato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Molski misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Molski jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Molski misses with a looping right.
Molski backing away here, and Renato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Renato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molski blocks the leg kick.
Molski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martti Molski clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Molski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Molski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato misses with a shot to the body
and Molski counters with a nice uppercut.
Molski throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato throws a hook but Molski blocks it.
Molski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molski slips a straight right by Renato.
Renato misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato. #T1#
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato avoids the body shot from Molski.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molski on the side of the head.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Molski has Renato up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Molski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renato.
Molski trying to stall but Renato improves his position.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato has a couple of punches blocked by Molski.
Renato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Renato.
Molski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Molski lands with a left to the head.
Molski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molski struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Molski misses with the head strike.
Renato lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renato pushes Molski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molski.
Renato misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Molski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molski misses with a wild body shot.
Molski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Molski takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Molski connects with the punch.
Molski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Molski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molski lands in his opponent's guard.
Molski postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Renato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Renato!#REVB##SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Renato passes into half guard.
Renato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Molski is refusing to be controlled, as Renato sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Renato is one step ahead there.
Renato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Molski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Molski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Molski misses with a takedown
and Renato counters with a low kick, right behind Molski 's knee.
Molski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molski swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renato swings for the body but Molski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molski manages to avoid it.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Molski's corner calls for a 1-2. Molski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Molski's ribs.
Molski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Molski moves away and avoids it.
Molski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato moves out of range of the leg kick from Molski.
Molski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Renato lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Molski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Renato napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
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!
Molski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Molski looking to control but instead Renato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renato controlling the position well.
Molski is trying to control the action in half guard but Renato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Renato wants to control but Molski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Molski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Molski is looking to take a break and control but Renato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molski wants to take a breather but Renato is having none of it.
Molski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Renato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Renato is refusing to be controlled, as Molski sits in half guard.
Molski prevents Renato from standing back up.
Molski throws a strike but Renato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renato looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Molski moves into the clinch.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato tries to throw a body punch but Molski avoids it by throwing Renato back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molski.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molski lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molski throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato is trying to stall.
Molski has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
I think Renato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tiago Renato!
After the fight, Tiago Renato 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: Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Hong thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Hong throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hong lands a jab to the head.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a nice body kick.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Hong 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.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong with a nice cross.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renato checks it well.
Renato slips under a jab.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Hong slips a straight right by Renato.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Hong blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hong tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Renato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Hong is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Hong misses with a straight left.
A big left from Renato misses.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Renato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renato.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato slaps away a takedown attempt from Hong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
Renato throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Renato misses its target.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Hong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Renato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Renato explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato avoids the body shot from Hong.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Hong shoots in and gets a takedown into Renato's guard.
Renato has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Renato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Renato takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Hong lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Renato.#T4#
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Renato's head back.
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!
Hong misses with a low kick.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
Hong works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Hong takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Renato tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Hong swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hong tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Renato tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renato doesn't seem phased though.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong scores with a spinning back kick!
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renato lands with a cross.
Renato blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hong down.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Renato lands a jab.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Jung throws a series of strikes that have Renato backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Renato - that will leave a mark!
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jung checks it well.
Renato takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Renato throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jung cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Renato dodges the ground and pound from Jung.
Jung tries to score with some ground and pound. Renato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Jung.
Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Renato parries the strikes from Jung easily there. Jung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Renato to escape.
Renato struggling a bit here.
Jung controls the position.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renato keeps working.
Jung sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Renato is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jung.
Jung working the ground and pound. #T2#
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Renato regains half guard, as Jung was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung throws a strike but Renato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jung throws a strike but Renato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Renato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jung seems keen to control Renato's posture.#T3#
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung keeps trying to improve his position.
Renato postures up.
Renato trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renato throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
Jung lands a front kick.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Renato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung misses with a hook.
Renato lands with an overhand left.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Jung with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jung avoids the head kick by Renato.
Jung misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Jung moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
A short left from Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Jung misses.
Renato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Renato defends it well.
Tiago Renato is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Renato lands a jab.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Jung is predictable there
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato cracks a nice hook into Jung's ribs.#T1#
Jung looks for a takedown but Renato sprawls well.
A left lands for Renato.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Jung moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Jung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Renato.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Renato sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Renato manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
Renato avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Jung slips under a jab from Renato.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
Jung throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Jung.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Renato with a body shot.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Jung throws an off balance right hand
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung lands with a cross. #T3#
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jung slips under a jab from Renato.#CL2#
Jung gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung prevents a body shot from Renato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jung.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jung up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung lands with a left to the head.
Renato lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato. #T4#
Jung is looking to control Renato's arms but Renato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jung has his back to the cage.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Renato back against the cage.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Renato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Renato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sungwon Jung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Renato slows down the pace here.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Renato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renato stalling against the cage.
Renato lands a left hand.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
Renato blocks a body shot from Jung.
Renato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jung really felt that one!
Renato digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Renato.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
A big right from Jung misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jung slips a jab from Renato.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jung in his tracks. #T1#
Jung defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jung 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Renato misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Renato to regain full guard.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Renato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jung postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Jung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Renato looking for a sweep. Not yet Renato, not yet. #T2#
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
Jung throws an elbow that misses. Renato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jung's guard. Nice move by Renato!#REVR#
Jung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Renato with a nice head shot there.
Jung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renato.
Renato preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renato pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Jung trying to control but Renato postures up.
Renato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Jung taking some punishment here, with Renato in his half guard.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Renato is working away from the top position though.
Jung landing rabbit punches to the side of Renato's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Renato lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung trying to hold on to Renato's head to control him but Renato postures up.
Renato is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is doing well to control the position and prevent Renato from advancing to side control.
Renato stalling away here and it's allowed Jung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Renato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Renato looking for a sweep. Not yet Renato, not yet.
Jung postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Renato seems keen to control Jung's posture.
Renato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Renato blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Jung shoots in but no luck this time.
Renato lands a really nice looking cross but Jung seems unphased.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jung checks a leg kick.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato throws a leg kick but Jung checks it.
A cross from Jung lands.
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Renato defends it well.#T1#
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jung with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Renato manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung misses with a low kick as Renato jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Renato misses.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Jung avoided it.
Renato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Renato.
Jung avoids the head kick by Renato.
Donk. Renato catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Jung jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Renato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jung is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Jung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Jung slips a straight right by Renato.
It seemed like Jung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Jung lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Jung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Jung down.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Jung digs a good body shot into Renato's ribs.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung scores with a jab to the head.
Renato scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato lands with a shot to the body.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Renato.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato had his way with Sungwon Jung in that round.
That's time! Renato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Renato throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung moves away from the strike by Renato.
Jung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung lands a glancing blow to the side of Renato's head.
Renato moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Jung throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Jung lands with a nice combination. Renato backs away looking to recover.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Renato thuds a left hand into Jung's body.
Jung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renato. That did some damage!#T1#
Jung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renato lands a leg kick that knocks Jung off balance momentarily.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renato takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Renato connects with a jab.
Jung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jung. That's going to slow Renato down.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Sungwon Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jung needs to keep his hands up - Renato had a free shot at his head there.
Renato tries a low kick but Jung avoids it.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Renato cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Renato!
Renato wants to control but Jung postures up.
Renato is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Renato wants to control but Jung postures up.
Jung in side control, throwing shots but Renato defends.
Jung trying to control the position but Renato is working away.
Jung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Jung cracks Renato with a big right hand but Renato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Renato regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jung's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renato defending well though.
Jung working the head and body with strikes.
Renato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jung.
Jung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Renato is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Renato 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato 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.
Sungwon Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'I dunno, I'll be better.'.

Event: EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato tries a quick counter leg kick but Love is wise to it.
Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato connects with a body shot.
Renato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
Love lands with a good body shot.
Love checks a leg kick.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Love down.
Renato walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected. #T1#
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Love slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Love misses with a low kick.
Love connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Love slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Love jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Renato slips a straight right by Love.
Renato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Love misses with a straight left.
Love misses with a hook
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Love sees coming a mile off.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.
Love tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Renato misses.#T2#
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Love - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Love. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Love instigates a clinch.
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renato struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love misses with the head strike.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Renato throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Renato controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Love.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Renato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Love lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Come on Love - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Love makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renato.
Love lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Renato prevents a body shot from Love.
Love blocks a body shot from Renato.
Renato blocks a body shot from Love.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renato lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Love keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Renato's efforts to push away.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love prevents a body shot from Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vagner Love 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#
Renato connects with a nice looking jab.
Love feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Love fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Love slips a straight right by Renato.
Love tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vagner Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renato. Renato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Love cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Renato sizes up Love with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Love's leg but Love calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato slips a jab from Love.
Nice body punch from Love.
Renato misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Love wants to clinch up but Renato keeps it at a distance.
Renato lands a jab to the head.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Love sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Love lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renato doesn't seem phased though.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Love changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Love.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Love.#T2#
Renato looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Renato moves out of range as Love strikes.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Love.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Love crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Love gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Love manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renato throws a head kick that Love semi-blocks.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Renato finds it's target.
Vagner Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Love thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Love misses with a straight right.
Jab from Love.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Renato checks a leg kick.
Love misses with a body shot.
Renato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Love walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renato scores with a body shot.
Love misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Love moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Love misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Love steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Renato 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.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Love missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Love scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vagner Love will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Love throws a front kick that sends Renato stumbling back into the cage.
Renato drops his hands momentarily and Love takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Love!
Renato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Love can pounce on him.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily.
Love lands a body shot.
Love connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Love misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Love staying out of range there.
Renato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Love connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Love throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Love throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato misses with a hook. Love ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Love takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Love is able to avoid easily.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Love scoring well with a low kick there.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.
Love throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Love lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
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!
Love connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
Love swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renato counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renato avoids the head kick by Love.
Love drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Love throws a right hand that Renato ducks under and follows up with a left that Renato also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Love is looking to clinch.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renato throws a right hand that misses
and Love counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Love throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Love on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato lands with a cross.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Love throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Love walks into a stiff left hand from Renato.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Love misses. #T4#
Love takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Renato stuns Love with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Love on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Love throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato lands with a straight right. Love didn't see that one coming.
Renato jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Renato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.
Love looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato moves out of range as Love strikes.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Love goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vagner Love did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love misses with a hook.
Love misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Love.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Love misses with a straight left.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Love's knee but Love avoids it well.
Love looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renato blocks a jab.
Love throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Renato moves away from the strike by Love. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Love blocks the leg kick.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Renato is trying to counter with his kicks.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Renato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato blocks a jab.
Renato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Love throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato cracks Love with an open hand slap.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a leg kick but Love moved away.
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Love scores with a leg kick.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Love misses with a looping right.
Renato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Love is out of range.
Renato blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Love.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love lands an overhand right.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Renato finds it's target.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Love thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Love swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renato counters with a low kick, right behind Love 's knee.
Love fakes the leg kick and cracks Renato in the body.
Love throws a leg kick that is checked
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Love sees coming a mile off.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Love swinging wildly here.
Love stalks Renato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Renato's face. Renato staggers backwards, shaken.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
That kick from Love tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
Renato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Love scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Love throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Love.
Good leg kick by Love there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Love blocks the body kick.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Love fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato lands the left hand.
Love throws a left and a right that both miss
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Love slips a jab from Renato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renato.
Love tries a head kick but it misses.
Love thumps Renato with a low kick.#T1#
Love scores with a jab.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love misses with a straight right.
Renato checks a leg kick nicely.
Love looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Love misses with a low kick as Renato jumps back.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Love misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a good, hard body kick but Love shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Love throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Renato. That snapped Love's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Renato throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily.
A big right from Love misses.
Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love tries to clinch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Renato thuds a left hand into Love's body.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Love can pounce on him.
You can see that Renato has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Love looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Love goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Love finds it's way through Renato's defenses.
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Love connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Love lands with a cross.
Renato checks a low kick from Love.
Renato cracks Love with a good jab.#T4#
Renato walks into a stiff left hand from Love.
Love lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Love scores with a push kick.
Renato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Love lands a lovely overhand right.
Love throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vagner Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato takes one on the button.
Renato takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Love.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vagner Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Love 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vagner Love!
During a confident post fight interview, Vagner Love thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Love. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Love.
Renato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Love tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Renato replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Love blocks it well.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renato misses the jab.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Love lands a front kick.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Love takes the fight into the clinch.
Love scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Love tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love tries to throw a body punch but Renato avoids it by throwing Love back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Love working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Love lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
A short uppercut from Love.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
A left hand lands to the body for Renato. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch.
Renato throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
As Renato tries to get set, Love tries to push him back and clinch up but Renato manages to avoid the attempt.
Love feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Love has time to react.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Love throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love jabs at Renato's body.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renato has time to react.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vagner Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Love looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Love's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Love scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Love catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Love throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Love tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Renato misses with a few strikes there.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Love, right into the meat.
Renato misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Love.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Renato makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Love really felt that one!
Renato throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Love. Renato shrugs it off though.
Love takes one to the side of the head.
Renato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.#T4#
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Love. That did some damage!
Renato throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Renato throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Renato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Love pushes Renato up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
A shot in the inside from Renato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Love is leaning against Renato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Renato takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato tries a body shot but Love blocks it.
Renato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Renato is pushing Love up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Love lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vagner Love will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Love.
Love connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato throws out a powerful jab.
Love throws a right and a left that Renato avoids nicely.
Renato flicks out a counter leg kick but Love steps away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Renato 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.#CL#
Love rushes Renato and presses him up against the cage.
Vagner Love has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Love prevents a body shot from Renato.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato stalling.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Love blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renato.
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renato blocks a body shot from Love.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Renato can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action. #T1#
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renato is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Love lands a hook that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Love misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Renato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Renato.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Love fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love working aggressively here.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love misses with the head strike.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love prevents a body shot from Renato.
Love misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Renato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Love misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renato blocking some punches.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Renato fails to land.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Love presses Renato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Love lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Love lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
Renato is breathing heavily.
Love working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Love.
Love lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Love lands a nice uppercut.
Love lands a hook that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Renato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
A nice left hand lands by Love.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Love - that landed with a thud.
Love taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love misses with some punches.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Love lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Renato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
Renato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love backwards.
A short left from Love.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love works on Renato's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vagner Love dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Love fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Renato takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Love connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up but Renato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Love tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Love moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renato throws a head kick that misses
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
Renato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Love throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Love with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Love lands a jab to the nose.
Love scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Love misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Love.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Love lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Love misses with a looping right.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Renato seems unphased. #T2#
Love scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Love feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Renato sprawling to the canvas! Renato rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Love finish him?! #ROC#
Renato is rocked!
Renato connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
Renato is still on wobbly legs! Can Love finish him?
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Love misses.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.
Love lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Renato has managed to clinch.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Love misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Love pushes Renato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Renato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Renato misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love slips under a jab from Renato.
Love lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Renato back to the cage. Love follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Love throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Love.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love wants to land a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Love cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Love thuds a left hand into Renato's body.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love misses with a low kick.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Love catches Renato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Renato slips a jab from Love.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.#CL2#
Renato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vagner Love clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Renato slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love throws an off balance right hand
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Renato checks a leg kick.
Love staying out of range there.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Love clinches up against the cage.
Renato working aggressively here.
Renato stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Renato is stalling here.
Love tries to work over Renato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato prevents a body shot from Love.
Love working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Renato on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Renato trying to stall but Love improves his position.
Good body shot from Love.
Renato is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Renato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Renato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Love lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Love throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Love digs a right hand underneath Renato's ribcage. Renato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Love lands with a light punch inside.
Renato is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Love fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Love.
Renato has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
A hook to the body from Renato.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Renato.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love digs a good hook to Renato's body.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Love takes one on the button.#T3#
Love throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Love clobbers Renato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato thumps Love with a low kick.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato walks into a jab.
Love lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Love darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Love throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Love misses with a body punch
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Love misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a left to the body.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Renato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Love lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Love.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Love on the side of the head.
Love misses the jab.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vagner Love 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Love looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Nice uppercut lands for Renato. That snapped Love's head back.
Love throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Love in his tracks.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Love.
Love gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Love slips a straight right by Renato.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Love feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Vagner Love is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Love pivots, looking for a leg kick but Renato is out of range and Love settles back down.
Love swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renato.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Love takes one on the button.
Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renato throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Renato tries to move into range but Love moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Love feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Renatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Love moves into the clinch.#KD#
Love drops Renato onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Renato is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Love can't find room to land a body shot as Renato controls the action.
Love lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renato digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Love misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Renato as Love tries to tie him up.
Renato is looking to control Love's arms but Love gets an underhook and turns him. Now Renato has his back to the cage. #T3#
Love lands a nice uppercut.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Love lands a left hand.
Love pushes Renato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Love creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Love on the inside.
Renato throws a head punch that misses.
Love blocking some punches.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Good exchange - Love coming out on top.
Love jabs at Renato's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
Renato feints and then cracks Love's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Love down.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Renato looks for the body kick but Love saw that one coming.
Vagner Love is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Love lunges at Renato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renato's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Love.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Renato momentarily.
Renato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Love lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vagner Love showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Love 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vagner Love!
An out of breath Vagner Love thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Renato moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Renato.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Renato.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kakoullis's sensitive parts.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kakoullis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Renato's body.
Kakoullis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Renato misses.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
Renato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a good low kick that Renato was not able to check.
Renato tries to work over Kakoullis's front leg with a kick but Kakoullis checks it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Renato stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakoullis tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
A big left from Renato misses.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
And Renato responds with a good body kick, but Kakoullis manages to step out the way in time.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick nicely.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakoullis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renato swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renato thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakoullis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Kakoullis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renato throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Kakoullis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakoullis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Renato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kakoullis as he connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakoullis!
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Renato lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Renato scores with a body shot.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Renato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kakoullis to score with a decent uppercut.
Kakoullis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Renato slips a straight right by Kakoullis.#T4#
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Renato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Kakoullis sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Renato connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that Renato avoids nicely.
Renato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kakoullis blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kakoullis counters with an inside leg kick.
Kakoullis lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kakoullis lands a jab-cross combination.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Renato throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Renato might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kakoullis has got the better of the exchanges.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Renato misses with a kick to the body.
Renato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Renato throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Renato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Renato blocks the low kick.
Kakoullis connects with a jab.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renato 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.
Kakoullis cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Renato staying out of range there.
Renato blocks the body kick.
Renato misses with a hook.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakoullis checks it well.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis misses with a series of wild punches.
Kakoullis motions for Renato to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
Renato moves out of range as Kakoullis strikes.#T3#
Renato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis throws a big counter combination but Renato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Kakoullis misses
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakoullis!
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Renato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renato needs to keep his hands up - Kakoullis had a free shot at his head there.
Renato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Renato.#T4#
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Renato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakoullis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renato. That did some damage!
Renato misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Renato swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Renato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Renato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kakoullis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kakoullis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Kakoullis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kakoullis if he has to take too many more of those.
Kakoullis throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a leg kick which misses Kakoullis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakoullis tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a front kick.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Renato checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Renato's leg but Renato calmly moves out of range.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Renato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.#T2#
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Kakoullis lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Renato down.
Renato connects with a nice looking jab.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot that sends Renato's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Kakoullis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Kakoullis blocks the leg kick.
Renato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
Renato takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis is looking to counter punch.
Renato throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Despite the aggression on Renato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Renato works the jab nicely.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Renato misses.
Kakoullis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Kakoullis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato throws a right and a left that Kakoullis avoids nicely.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato jabs Kakoullis right on the nose. Kakoullis blinks but takes it well.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Renato catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakoullis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakoullis has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sotiris Kakoullis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kakoullis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis takes one to the side of the head.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kakoullis's sensitive parts.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Renato will feel that in the morning.
Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renato checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
Kakoullis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renato.
Renato connects with a right hand. Kakoullis shakes it off.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kakoullis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Renato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kakoullis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Renato blocks the body kick.
Renato avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Renato throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Renato misses the jab.
Kakoullis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Renato.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a straight right hand.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis. #T4#
Kakoullis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renato. Renato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato is looking to slow Kakoullis down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Renato lands an overhand right.
Renato tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Renato lands a head shot.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Renato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Kakoullis moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kakoullis throws a one two combo.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Renato counters with a solid body kick.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakoullis doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kakoullis looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Kakoullis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakoullis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Kakoullis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Renato throws a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Renato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Renato.#T1#
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
A countering left hand to the body from Renato misses.
Kakoullis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato throws a push kick but Kakoullis slaps the foot to one side.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakoullis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renato defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Kakoullis swinging wildly here.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
A big right from Kakoullis misses.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Renato.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Kakoullis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Renato takes a step back to recover.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Kakoullis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Renato. That snapped Kakoullis's head back. #T3#
A head kick misses from Renato.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis punishes Renato's body with a nice straight punch.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Kakoullis's leg but Kakoullis calmly moves out of range.
Renato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kakoullis.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Renato takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Renato's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakoullis lands a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Renato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kakoullis jabs at Renato's body.
Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Renato's ribs.
Kakoullis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato throws a push kick but Kakoullis slaps the foot to one side.
Kakoullis is looking for a counter combo.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Kakoullis's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sotiris Kakoullis.
Well Kakoullis 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
During a confident post fight interview, Sotiris Kakoullis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Renato slips under a jab.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Renato digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Renato slips a straight right by Hong.
Nice uppercut there from Hong.
Renato tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
Hong misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Hong scores with a head kick. Renato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hong with a body shot.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Renato won't be happy with that.
Renato can't do much from the bottom here.
Hong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Renato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hong working the head with strikes.
Hong tries to move to full mount but Renato actually manages to regain half guard.
Renato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hong with the ground and pound but Renato uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Renato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Renato keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Hong looking to sit in guard and control but Renato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hong is pulling down on Renato's head to control his posture. #T3#
Renato wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Hong seems keen to control Renato's posture.
Hong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Renato trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hong throwing shots but Renato is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hong wants to control but Renato is keeping him busy.
Renato has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Renato pushes Hong off looking to stand but Hong dives back in and keeps control.
Hong throws a strike but Renato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hong postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Renato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving.
Hong postures up and lands a big shot to Renato's brow.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonton Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hong throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.#TD#
Hong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hong trying to control but Renato is working from the bottom.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Renato is controlling Hong's posture.
Renato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong trying to control but Renato is working from the bottom.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Hong trying to control but Renato is working from the bottom.
Hong 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renato can do to turn this around?
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong lands a head kick!
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Renato looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Renato tries to avoid it but Hong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Renato to the ground. Renato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renato looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Hong's head.
Tonton Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hong down.
A jab from Hong misses.
Renato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato scores with a hook to the body. Hong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Hong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Hong misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato misses the jab.
Renato lunges at Hong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hong's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Hong slips under a jab from Renato.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Renato throws out a leg kick but Hong moves out of range and Renato only half commits. #T4#
A big right from Hong misses.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Renato wants to slow Hong down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong attempts a counter takedown but Renato avoids it well and moves away.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hong throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Renato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Hong misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Renato has knocked Hong down with a huge combo! Renato steps away and waves a wobbly Hong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Hong is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato thinks about the counter body kick.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Renato flicks out a counter leg kick but Hong steps away.
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with an outside leg kick.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hong with a body shot.
Renato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Hong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hong swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Renato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Hong tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renato feints a counter leg kick.
Renato moves away from the strike by Hong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Renato.
Hong ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato checks a low kick from Hong.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Renato misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renato.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Renato blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Renato misses.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Renato checks a low kick from Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Renato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Hong with a hook.#T3#
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Renato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Renato tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato works Hong's body with a nice hook.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Renato.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick. #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!
Hong misses with a straight right. #TD#
Hong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Renato manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong tries a body shot but Renato blocks it.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Renato.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato lands with a right to the head.
Renato tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Renato back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonton Hong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Renato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong tests Renato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato counters with a nice body kick.
Renato moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renato throws a head kick that misses.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Hong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Hong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong. #T1#
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong lands a front kick.
Hong is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Renato throws a low kick but Hong moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Renato.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Renato misses.
Hong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Renato sprawls and moves away.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
A solid body kick from Renato.
Renato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renato cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Tiago Renato seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong avoids the body shot from Renato.
Hong throws a leg kick
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Renato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renato throws out a leg kick but Hong moves out of range and Renato only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Renato connects with a looping right hand.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong has a takedown stuffed.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Renato.
Renato avoids a kick to the body.
Renato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hong with a body shot.#T3#
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato slips under a jab.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hong takes a step back to recover.
Renato drops Hong with a big left hand! Hong is injured, injured bad! Renato jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EVO 243: Tires vs Hess
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Renato tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Renato's coach down at Elite Burn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Renato lands a body shot. #T1#
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Renato lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd moves forwards but Renato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Renato checks it.
Todd is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Todd down.
Renato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Renato manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato. #T2#
Renato throws a one two combo.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Renato on the side of the head.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd pushes Renato away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Renato defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Renato's head.#T3#
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Renato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Renato moves into the clinch.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Renato tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Renato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Renato to work.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Renato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Renato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd cracks Renato with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd blocks a body shot from Renato.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Renato's head.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato trying to stall but Todd improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Renato down.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Renato in his tracks momentarily.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato lands with a right hand.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Todd down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato checks a leg kick.#T1#
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Todd.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Todd lands the left hand.
That kick from Todd tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Renato counters by moving into the clinch.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Renato misses with some punches.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Renato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renato.
Renato misses with some punches.
Tiago Renato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Renato 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.
Todd misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd with a jab.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd works Renato's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renato.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd slips under a jab from Renato.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Todd misses with a jab to the body
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Renato cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato with a hook.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Todd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Todd misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd punishes Renato's body with a nice straight punch.
Renato misses with a two punch combination.
Todd avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Renato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.#T1#
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato avoids the body shot from Todd.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato. #T2#
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Renato misses.
A big left from Renato misses.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Renato thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd lands with a cross.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd. #T3#
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Renato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Renato slips under a jab.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws a low kick but Renato moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Renato's leg but Renato calmly moves out of range.
Renato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Renato tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Todd cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
A jab from Todd misses.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato avoids the body shot from Todd.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Todd misses with the body kick
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato slips under a jab from Todd.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Renato moves away from the strike by Todd.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#T3#
Renato tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
That kick from Renato tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Renato staying out of range there.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Renato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a head kick.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd had his way with Tiago Renato in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Todd misses.
Renato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato lands a head kick!
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Todd jabs at Renato's body.
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Renato slips under a jab from Todd.
Nice cross by Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Renato moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd misses with a looping right.#T3#
Renato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Renato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Renato settles back down.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd thumps Renato with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Renato's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Todd lands the left hand.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Todd catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Renato defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Renato is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd retains his middleweight title!
Rockmeteller Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 437 -
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Renato avoids the body shot from Corll.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corll with a jab.
Renato connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Corll gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Renato's face as Corll controls the position.
Renato is looking for a sweep.
Corll is looking to take a break and control but Renato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renato wants to control but Corll postures up.
Corll lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corll taking a break here but Renato is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Corll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Corll not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corll stays in close to Renato's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corll trying to control the position from guard on top but Renato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corll looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corll throws a body kick that misses.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato throws a leg kick but Corll sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corll lands with a good body shot.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Corll checks it.
Corll scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Renato misses with a body punch
and Corll counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Corll.
Corll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato slips a jab from Corll.
Renato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Corll just manages to avoid it.
Corll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corll misses with a double jab
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll.
An inside leg kick lands from Corll.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato tries a low kick but Corll avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corll! #T4#
Corll misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Corll misses the jab.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corll lands a high kick!
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.#TD2#
Corll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renato on his heels. He'll look to pass Renato's guard now, I'm sure.
Corll trying to control but Renato is working from the bottom.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll 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#
Renato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corll looks to land a body kick but Renato moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corll.
Renato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Renato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corll momentarily.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Corll throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corll throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Corll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Renato's head backwards.
Renato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Renato counter with a right hand. #T1#
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corll.
Corll throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Renato thinks about countering with a body kick.
Renato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corll throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Corll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corll tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Dean Corll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corll 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.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Corll tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.#T2#
Renato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Renato does no damage.
A nice side step and Corll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corll takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Renato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renato backwards. #BC2#
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Corll.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll misses the body punch
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato lands a jab.#T3#
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corll was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Corll moved out of range.
Corll feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Corll scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Corll.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corll crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Corll gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Corll manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Corll throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Corll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato avoids the head kick by Corll.
Corll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato moves out of range as Corll throws a body kick.
Corll is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Corll misses its intended target.
Renato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Renato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Corll backs away, Renato returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Renato 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.
Renato throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Corll counters with a shoot takedown. Renato fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll 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.
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Renato
and Corll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corll avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corll doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corll doesn't seem phased though.
Renato blocks the body kick.
Corll scoring well with a low kick there.
Corll throws a low kick but Renato moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Corll slams his shin into Renato's torso.
Corll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato thuds his shin into the meat of Corll's side.#T1#
Corll tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Renato defends well and Corll ends up having to push Renato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Renato takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
Corll throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato is looking to counter the offense by Corll and move into the clinch.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corll is out of range.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato works Corll's body with a nice hook.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Corll misses with a hook
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Corll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Renato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corll's head.
Renato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Renato on the side of the head.
Renato slips a jab from Corll.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Corll moved out of range nicely.
Corll throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Corll moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Corll down. #T3#
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Corll's head.
Renato checks a low kick from Corll.
A shot to the liver by Renato. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Corll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renato counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Renato misses.
Corll swings widly with a right hand
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Corll was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Corll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corll scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corll replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Renato blocks it well.
A good leg kick by Corll. #T4#
Renato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
Renato 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.
Renato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Corll with a nice cross.
Renato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corll scores with a nice body kick.
Corll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Renato clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Renato misses with a double jab.
Corll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Corll throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.
Corll scoring well with a low kick there.
Corll scores with a leg kick.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Corll throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corll moves away.
Corll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Corll lets loose with a powerful body kick. Renato will feel that in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Corll fails to land with a series of punches.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Corll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Corll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Corll tries to get set, Renato tries to push him back and clinch up but Corll manages to avoid the attempt.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.
Corll throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Renato was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corll blocks the body kick.
Corll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato scoring well with a low kick there.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Corll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Corll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Renato throwing a counter right hand but Corll manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Corll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Renato.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corll - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corll. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Corll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Renato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corll. That did some damage!
Corll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato tries to move into range but Corll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Renato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corll checks a low kick from Renato.
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Renato.
Corll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Corll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.#T4#
Corll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato misses with a body shot.
Corll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
A lazy body kick from Corll
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corll connects with a jab.
Corll throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato with a hook.
Corll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Corll misses with a body kick.
Corll looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Renato misses the jab.
Corll dodges the punch combination from Renato.
Corll lands a head kick!
Renato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Corll is out of range.
Corll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Renato to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corll.
Corll checks a leg kick.
Corll misses with a looping left.#T1#
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corll does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato lands a really nice looking cross but Corll seems unphased.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Renato misses with a leg kick
and Corll counters with a straight right hand.
Corll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corll moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.
Renato is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Renato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corll.
Corll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corll lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Corll.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
Corll's corner calls for a 1-2. Corll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corll, right into the meat.
Corll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Renato but Renato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Renato feints and then cracks Corll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corll down.
Renato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corll, as that shot connected. #T3#
A jab from Corll misses.
Corll misses with a wild combination.
Renato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corll misses with a few strikes there.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Renato lands with a kick to the temple. Corll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Renato wants to land a leg kick but Corll is out of range.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corll. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Renato gets in close and tags Corll with a short punch that almost sends Corll to the mat! Oh Corll is in big trouble! He turns his back on Renato, trying to create some distance but Renato rushes him, striking wildly and Corll goes down! The referee tackles Renato into the cage to end the fight! Renato is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato 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: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hessler.
Hessler blocks a jab.
Hessler dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
A clash of legs there as Renato blocks the low kick.
Hessler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hessler connects with a body shot that sends Renato's belly button to the back.
Renato cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hessler if he has to take too many more of those.
Hessler cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Hessler thuds a left hand into Renato's body.
Renato misses with a hook
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler lands a right hook to the body.
Renato looks for the body kick but Hessler saw that one coming.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Hessler 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.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hessler swings for the body but Renato moves out of range. #CL#
Renato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Renato.
Hessler has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hessler working aggressively here.
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato digs a right hand underneath Hessler's ribcage. Hessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Renato.
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hessler.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Hessler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hessler throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Hessler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renato counters with a good, hard body kick but Hessler shrugs it off.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renato misses with a two punch combination.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
A big left from Hessler misses.
Renato tries to clinch there but Hessler circles away.
Hessler's corner calls for a 1-2. Hessler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hessler misses with the combination.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hessler on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Renato.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hessler - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hessler. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hessler slips under a jab from Renato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Renato.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Renato misses.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Renato tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hessler scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hessler cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Renato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hessler is out of range and Renato settles back down.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato throws a lazy body kick
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Hessler tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Hessler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler counters with a body kick.
Hessler motions for Renato to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler misses with a looping right.
Hessler slips a jab from Renato.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Hessler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hessler!
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Hessler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Renato motions for Hessler to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
Hessler misses with a looping left.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hessler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hessler there.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hessler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato misses with a low kick as Hessler jumps back.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range. #T3#
Hessler thumps Renato with a low kick.
Renato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hessler throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hessler.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Renato on the side of the head.
Hessler misses the jab.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renato lands with a nice body punch.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Renato wants to clinch up but Hessler keeps it at a distance.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Hessler tries a quick counter leg kick but Renato is wise to it.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Hessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hessler is out of range.
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hessler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
Renato throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Hessler is predictable there
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hessler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renato throws a push kick but Hessler slaps the foot to one side.
Hessler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Renato cracks Hessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato scores with a nice right hand.
Renato defending well as Hessler loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Hessler.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hessler tries to keep at a distance but Renato has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Renato breaks the clinch.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato. #T1#
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato throwing a counter right hand but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Renato cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hessler throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hessler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hessler 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him. #T2#
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Renato throws a good cross that connects.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hessler tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Hessler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Hessler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato. #T3#
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renato throws a leg kick but Hessler moved away.
Nice cross by Renato.
Hessler tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Renato on the side of the head.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hessler.
Hessler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler thumps Renato with a low kick.
Hessler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato moves out of range as Hessler strikes.#CL#
Renato has closed the distance and engaged Hessler in a clinch.
Renato lands a left hand.
Renato lands with a short shot to the head.
Renato lands a hook that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Hessler stalling the fight.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Renato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Hessler sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Renato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Falcao scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Falcao checks it.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
and Renato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Falcao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick. #T1#
Renato throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcao moves forwards but Renato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcao should have avoided that one.
Falcao misses with a kick to the body.
Renato tries to land a body kick
and Falcao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renato thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Renato as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao misses with a double jab
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Renato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato throws a leg kick
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Falcao throws a lazy body kick
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Falcao checks it.
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato throws a right hand that misses
and Falcao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Falcao motions for Renato to come forward. Falcao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Renato has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Falcao checks a low kick from Renato.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Renato thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcao jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Renato back to the cage. Falcao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Falcao misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato scores with a jab.
Renato lands a body shot.
Falcao tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Renato tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Renato feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcao's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato tries to land a leg kick but Falcao saw it coming and moves away.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Renato.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcao as he connects with a hook.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Falcao lands the left hand.
Falcao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.#T1#
Renato swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Renato tries to move into range but Falcao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Renato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Falcao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcao counters with an inside leg kick.
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Renato avoids them all with ease.
Renato punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcao scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Renato.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
A big left from Renato misses.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcao off the cage and back into range.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcao counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Renato does it's job there.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Renato lands with a hook. Falcao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Renato throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Falcao slips a jab from Renato.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
It looked like Renato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Renato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Renato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcao throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato lunges at Falcao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcao's hand.
Falcao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renato moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falcao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Renato backs off Falcao throws a huge counter combo but Renato manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato misses with a leg kick
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renato counters with a body kick that stops Falcao in his tracks momentarily.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcao.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Falcao scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Falcao tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao slips under a jab from Renato.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Falcao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Renato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcao lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Falcao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Renato motions for Falcao to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcao's head.
Renato misses with a hook
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Falcao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
Falcao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renato has time to react.
Falcao throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Renato throws a right hand that misses
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Renato misses with a hook to the body
and Renato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcao misses.
Renato blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato with a hook.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Esquiva Falcao just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Falcao defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Falcao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Renato with a body shot.
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Falcao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falcao misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Falcao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Renato.#T1#
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato misses with a body shot.
Falcao throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao throws a fast counter high kick but Renato manages to duck under it in time.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Renato slams his shin into Falcao's torso.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Falcao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Renato blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a body kick that misses.
Renato dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Renato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range. #T3#
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Renato defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
Falcao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
Falcao lands with a kick to the temple. Renato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Renato thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato scores with a head kick. Falcao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Renato takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Renato misses with a left hand
and Falcao counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Renato.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Falcao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Falcao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Falcao lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Falcao ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renato moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Falcao swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Falcao throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao.
Renato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Falcao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcao at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
A cross from Falcao lands.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcao - that will leave a mark!
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Falcao in the body.
Renato slips a straight right by Falcao.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Falcao's ribs.
Renato tries a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcao, as that shot connected.
Renato feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falcao is able to avoid easily.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
A nice side step and Falcao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcao.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Falcao throws a head kick that Renato semi-blocks.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato misses with a low kick as Falcao jumps back.
Falcao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcao's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcao off the cage and back into range.
Falcao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renato.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Esquiva Falcao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiago Renato.
Well Falcao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esquiva Falcao!
After winning the bout, Esquiva Falcao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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