Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Barbados scores with a three punch combo!
Fantana misses with the combination.
Barbados throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbados throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbados tries to avoid it but Fantana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbados to the ground. Barbados escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
Barbados lands a left and a right that send Fantana crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbados thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana. #TD#
Barbados gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantana 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.#T1#
Fantana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barbados wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Barbados keeps moving.
Fantana looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Barbados wriggles free and stands up.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Barbados slips the punch.
Fantana throws a lazy right hand but Barbados sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarbados.
Barbados avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Fantana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barbados's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbados counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Fantana coming out on top.
Fantana throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbados.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Fantana.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Fantana avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Fantana throws a right hand that Barbados ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbados also avoids with ease.
Barbados is looking for the big counter here.
Fantana scores with a nice right hand.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantana lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Fantana lands with a good body shot.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Fantana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbados as he connects with a hook.
Barbados throws an overhand right that drops Fantana like a sack of potatoes! Barbados dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Donde darts in looking for a takedown but Fantana gets double underhooks and turns Donde into the cage.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantana swinging wildly here.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Donde should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Fantana avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donde.
Donde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantana.
Fantana throws a low kick but Donde moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Donde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donde throws a front kick that sends Fantana stumbling back into the cage.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantana as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Donde shoots in but Fantana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Fantana is quick to defend against it.
Fantana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantana misses with a low kick. #CL#
Donde closes the distance and pushes Fantana back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fantana's brow.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fantana.
Donde misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
Donde just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##TD2#
Fantana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fantana showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Fantana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Donde is looking for a sweep. Fantana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde wants to improve his position but Fantana is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde!
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Fantana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fantana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.
Donde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Fantana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Fantana trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Fantana is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Donde is staying active.
Fantana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it. #T4#
Donde trying to advance position but Fantana counters by regaining guard.
Fantana trying to control the position.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fantana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana trying to control the position. #SUB#
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fantana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fantana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fantana! #REVB#
Donde tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Fantana avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana jabs Donde right on the nose. Donde blinks but takes it well.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fantana.
Fantana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Donde fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantana sprawls well initially but Donde persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Fantana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Fantana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde is working hard here to advance 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.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde pushing down on Fantana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donde is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantana defends it well.
Fantana is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Donde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantana gets full guard.
Fantana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donde's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fantana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fantana, into his guard. #REVR#
Donde wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Fantana looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donde passes Fantana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. #SUB#
Donde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fantana sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fantana misses the jab.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fantana sprawls and moves away.
Donde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantana clobbers Donde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Fantana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Donde gets full guard.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantana preventing the sweep.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fantana drops back looking for a leg! Donde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donde manages to kick Fantana off! Fantana jumps back into Donde's guard.
Fantana forces his way into half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantana is landing with some decent strikes but Donde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Donde can't escape the position.
Fantana raining down hammerfists from mount.
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donde looks a forlorn figure.
Fantana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantana scoring with strikes but Donde is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for a guillotine from mount but Donde is having none of it.
Fantana looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Donde tries to reverse the position but Fantana maintains control.#T3#
Fantana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donde hang on?
Donde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Fantana looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Fantana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.

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

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

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

Event: OFC 404: Shamrock vs Yurmommy
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Fantana has his takedown stuffed
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Blues with an uppercut!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blues enables Fantana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blues manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fantana on the ground.#SUB#
Fantana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fantana has managed to get both his arms back between Blues's legs - danger averted.
Fantana advances to half guard.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blues is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Blues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana wants to pass to mount but Blues is defending the position.
Blues wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Blues moves into full guard.
Fantana trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Fantana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blues controls Fantana momentarily but Fantana frees himself. #SUB#
Blues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blues holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fantana fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blues. Blues obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Blues misses.
Fantana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blues digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues dodges the punch combination from Fantana.
Blues misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nice cross by Fantana.
Good shot there by Fantana.
Blues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blues checks it well.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Blues misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Fantana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Blues moves into the clinch.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Blues.
Fantana misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Good body shot from Blues.
Fantana gets through Blues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blues can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Blues blocks an uppercut.
Fantana wants to break free but Blues has control. #BC2#
Fantana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantana throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Blues should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Fantana.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana tries to clinch but Blues moves out of range.
Fantana misses with a hook.
Blues lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantana off the cage and back into range.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana misses with a double jab.
Fantana 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.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana throws a big shot that misses.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana cracks Blues with a good jab.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blues throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantana scores with a three punch combo!
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Blues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Fantana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blues is looking to stand back up but Fantana counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR##SUB#
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana is trying to control the action in half guard but Blues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Fantana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Blues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Blues is working away.
Fantana working over Blues with some ground and pound. Blues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blues is trying to control but can't.
Fantana working over Blues with some ground and pound. Blues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blues is looking to improve his position.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana trying to pass the guard but Blues defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Fantana wants to control but Blues is keeping him busy.
Blues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
Fantana wants to control his opponent's hands but Blues gets his hands free.
Fantana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blues wants to stand but Fantana is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Blues wants to take Fantana's back but he can't do it this time.
Blues is looking to take Fantana's back but instead Fantana gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well. #T3#
Blues is taking a breather. Fantana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
Blues stalling.
Blues tries to pass to full mount but Fantana defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
Blues tries to stand and escape but Fantana is controlling the position.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Blues is controlling well.
Blues tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fantana. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Blues.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantana.
Blues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantana circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
Blues throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Fantana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantana moves away.
Fantana punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blues throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues scores with a sloppy right hand. Fantana should have avoided that one.
Blues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
Blues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blues slips a jab and a cross from Fantana.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantana.
Blues scores with a jab.#T1#
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantana goes for a double leg but Blues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blues continues to drive forward.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues lands a jab to Fantana's midsection.#CL#
Blues clinches.
Fantana blocks a body shot from Blues. #BC#
Blues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Blues connects with a jab.
Fantana throws a series of punches but Blues moves out of range.
Blues throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Blues is looking to wear down Fantana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues slips under a jab.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Blues's body.
Fantana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blues as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Blues has Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Blues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantanas head.
Fantana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Blues tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Fantana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Blues breaks the clinch.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Blues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantana shoots in and drives through. Blues sprawls well.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantana.
Monday Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.#T3#
Blues lands a two punch combo.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues throws a hook to the side of Fantana's head but Fantana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantana fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
Fantana misses with a low kick.
Blues lands with an overhand left.
Blues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana scores with a body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blues throws a leg kick but Fantana moved away.
Good work by Fantana as he checks the leg kick.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blues misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana wants to slow Blues down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantana.
Jab, jab by Fantana - just one landing.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blues as he jumps to the side.
Blues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fantana doesn't seem bothered though.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blues jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Fantana drives through with a takedown into Blues's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Fantana defends easily.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fantana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 400: Bosch vs Sigit
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ng cracks the inside of Fantana's front leg.
Ng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Fantana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Ng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Fantana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Ng swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Ng is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target. #T1#
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Fantana there.
Ng checks a leg kick nicely.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ng throws a wild body kick that Fantana sees coming a mile off.
Ng misses with a body kick.
Fantana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Fantana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ng's hands.
Fantana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
Ng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ng.
A jab from Fantana does it's job there.
Fantana misses with a shot to the body
and Ng counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ng digs a good body shot into Fantana's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ng lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ng backs off Fantana throws a huge counter combo but Ng manages to avoid it all.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Fantana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Fantana tries for a kimura but Ng is defending well.
Ng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ng's head.
Ng has hold of Fantana's hands but Fantana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Still in half guard, Fantana seems content to control.
Fantana trying to mount his opponent but Ng defends it.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ng is trying is best to control the position here.
Ng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Fantana with the ground and pound but Ng uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana stands up over Ng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ng looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
Fantana distracts Ng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
Fantana works over Ng with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Ng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fantana misses.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Ng jabs Fantana right on the nose. Fantana blinks but takes it well.
Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Fantana.
Ng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fantana just manages to avoid it.
Fantana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng throws out a leg kick but Fantana moves out of range and Ng only half commits.
Ng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantana slips under a jab from Ng.#T1#
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantana throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng throws a low kick, looking for Fantana's leg but Fantana calmly moves out of range.
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Ng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ng throws a front kick that sends Fantana stumbling back into the cage.
Fantana avoids a kick to the body.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Ng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ng throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana misses with a jab to the body
and Ng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Fantana throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fantana.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Fantana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ng.
Fantana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana connects with a nice looking jab.
Ng scores with a body shot.
Fantana slips under a jab from Ng.
Ng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Fantana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ng was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantana finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ng scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana throws a combination that misses
and Fantana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Good shot there by Ng.
Fantana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Fantana 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.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ng looks for the body kick but Fantana saw that one coming.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantana tries to bum rush Ng with a series of wild strikes but Ng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Fantana's front leg but catches the back leg as Fantana tries to avoid it.
Ng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ng misses its target.
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ng misses the target.
Fantana throws a leg kick that misses.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
Charles Ng is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana misses with a wild combination.
Ng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ng dodges the punch combination from Fantana.
Ng lands a head shot.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Ng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng walks into a jab.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana blocks a jab.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Ng scores with a hook.#T1#
Ng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fantana's sensitive parts.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Fantana. Those never looked like landing.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Ng avoids it well.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Ng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantana throws a jab when Ng was well out of range.
Ng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fantana. Fantana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Fantana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ng circles away quickly and effectively.
Ng with a jab.
Ng throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Fantana slips the punch.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Ng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantana throws a body punch but Ng moves 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!
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Ng knows he should have avoided that one.
Ng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Fantana lands with a shot to the body.
Ng lands the left hand.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Ng digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fantana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ng - the referee stops the clock and Fantana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ng. Fantana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Ng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Fantana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ng throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Fantana throws a right hand that Ng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ng also avoids with ease.
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Fantana throws a big shot that misses.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantana.
Fantana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Ng is looking to slow Fantana down with leg kicks.
Fantana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ng. #T4#
Ng swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
A big right from Ng misses.
Ng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fantana.
Ng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana slips under a jab.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fantana can do to turn this around?
Ng tries to land a leg kick but Fantana saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Fantana misses.#TD2#
Fantana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ng was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ng 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Ng thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Bogard tries to work over Fantana's front leg with a kick but Fantana checks it.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Bogard avoids it well.
Fantana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantana ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana tries to bum rush Bogard with a series of wild strikes but Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana lands a jab-cross combination.
Bogard takes one on the button.#CL#
Bogard drives through and clinches with Fantana against the cage.
Bogard misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana blocking some punches.
Fantana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fantana.
Fantana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage. #T1#
Fantana misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Fantana holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Fantana lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Fantana breaks from the clinch.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fantana.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Fantana lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Fantana.
Fantana jabs at Bogard's body.
Fantana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard throws a shot to the body.
Fantana misses with a straight 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!
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2##CL2#
Fantana clinches up with Bogard and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantana misses with a punch to the body.
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fantana smiles and moves away.
Fantana lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.#TD2#
Fantana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bogard!
Fantana working away.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Bogard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bogard to see if he's OK.#T3#
Fantana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fantana trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bogard is controlling Fantana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fantana connects with a nice short shot to Bogard's temple. #T4#
Bogard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Bogard is working away.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Bogard's hands, connecting with Bogard's forehead.#SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back.
Bogard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fantana throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.#TD#
Bogard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fantana to the ground. Bogard is now in Fantana's guard.
Fantana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantana trying to control the position.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogard advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bogard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fantana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bogard tries to advance to mount but Fantana denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard working away.#T1#
Fantana sneaks back into half guard.
Bogard prevents Fantana from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Bogard seems content to control.#SUB#
Bogard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fantana sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bogard stands and throws Fantana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogard is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantana is looking to regain half guard here but Bogard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fantana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantana is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bogard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bogard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana is not content to let Bogard control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fantana tries to buck Bogard off but Bogard is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogard trying to control the action but Fantana is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fantana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogard's guard.#SUB#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fantana defends well.
Fantana landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fantana.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Fantana trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Bogard wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantana won't allow Bogard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bogard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bogard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantana cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Fantana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bogard's head.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bogard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.
Fantana cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Bogard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantana postures up and lands a big shot to Bogard's brow.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogard pulls Fantana in to control the position. #T4#
Fantana stays in close to Bogard's body and controls the position.
Fantana chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fantana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantana forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Bogard's hands, connecting with Bogard's forehead.
Fantana working Bogard over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVIII
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Fantana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbados moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Fantana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbados on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Barbados slips the punch.
Barbados was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbados lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantana circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Barbados's body.
Barbados slips a jab from Fantana.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Barbados moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantana misses with a looping right.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbados looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Fantana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbados backs up against the cage.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantana takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Fantana.
Fantana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbados on the side of the head.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana lands with a nice combination. Barbados backs away looking to recover.
Fantana misses with a combination
and Barbados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Barbados misses with a looping left.
Barbados moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Barbados looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbados moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Fantana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbados defends well and Fantana ends up having to push Barbados into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbados throws an overhand right that lands on Fantana's shoulder, as Fantana tries to avoid the shot.
Fantana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbados looks to land a combination but Fantana avoids it well.
Fantana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Fantana.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbados takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Fantana avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Fantana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantana lands with a nice body punch.
Fantana moves out of range as Barbados strikes.
Fantana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Barbados steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Barbados looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Barbados avoids it well.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fantana.
As Fantana looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Fantana just gets out of the way.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana tries to bum rush Barbados with a series of wild strikes but Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbados takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Barbados swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantana misses with a low kick. #KD#
Barbados drops Fantana with a beautiful combination! Fantana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbados is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Fantana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Fantana to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Fantana just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Fantana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrowind has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice cross by Fantana.#TD#
Fantana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Morrowind 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.
Morrowind is trying to get back to his feet.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Morrowind is looking to regain half guard here but Fantana keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fantana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fantana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantana working the body and head with strikes.
Morrowind is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantana landing strikes. #T1#
Morrowind on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morrowind is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrowind tries to improve position but can't.
Morrowind taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morrowind sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantana wants to control but Morrowind is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fantana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrowind knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fantana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrowind has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantana working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Fantana scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Fantana is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrowind is defending well.
Morrowind is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fantana has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #ES2#
Morrowind sneaks out the side door and pushes Fantana away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Morrowind avoids it well.
Fantana walks into a stiff left hand from Morrowind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrowind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantana throws a hook but Morrowind blocks it.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrowind.#T3#
Morrowind avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Morrowind misses with a few strikes there.
Morrowind walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Fantana misses with a wild combination.
Fantana throws a right and a left that Morrowind avoids nicely.
Morrowind tries to bum rush Fantana with a series of wild strikes but Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrowind throws out a loose jab but Fantana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrowind throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana attempts a counter takedown but Morrowind avoids it well and moves away.
Morrowind throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantana.
Fantana goes for a double leg but Morrowind avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrowind continues to drive forward.
Fantana slips under a jab from Morrowind.
Morrowind slips under a jab from Fantana.
Fantana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrowind under the eye.
Morrowind walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrowind just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana tries to land a leg kick but Morrowind saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Morrowind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Morrowind pushes Fantana off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrowind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrowind.
Iko Morrowind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrowind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana missing with a left hand there. Morrowind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Morrowind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrowind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantana misses with a combination
and Morrowind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Morrowind misses.
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 Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fantana swings for the body but Morrowind moves out of range.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Morrowind's shoulder, as Morrowind tries to avoid the shot.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana darts in looking for a takedown but Morrowind gets double underhooks and turns Fantana into the cage.
Fantana throws a lazy right hand but Morrowind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Morrowind takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrowind.
Fantana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrowind.
A low kick from Fantana misses
and Morrowind counters with a three punch combo that has Fantana backing up. Fantana nods at Morrowind to acknowledge the strikes.
Morrowind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrowind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
Morrowind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fantana with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Morrowind.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrowind cracks a nice hook into Fantana's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Fantana scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrowind checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Morrowind on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrowind misses with the combination.
Morrowind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Morrowind misses.
Morrowind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrowind throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantana.
Morrowind misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Morrowind there.
Fantana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrowind counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morrowind looks to land a combination but Fantana avoids it well.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrowind doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Morrowind. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Fantana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fantana showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantana 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.
Fantana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrowind knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Morrowind is defending against the submission attempts here by Fantana.
Morrowind is trying to stand back up but Fantana is controlling him #SUB#
Fantana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
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. Fantana connects with a nice short shot to Morrowind's temple. #SUB#
Fantana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrowind doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fantana.
Fantana drops an elbow to the side of Morrowind's head.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fantana working over Morrowind with some ground and pound. Morrowind looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantana stops Morrowind from getting back to his feet.
Morrowind tries to get to full guard but Fantana has control of the leg.
Fantana controlling the action here.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrowind won't allow Fantana to pass to mount.
Brian Fantana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrowind taking some punishment here, with Fantana in his half guard.
Fantana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrowind!
Fantana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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 Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Fantana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrowind.
Morrowind throws a lazy right hand but Fantana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantana tries to counter with a takedown but Morrowind is quick to defend against it.
Fantana throws a body punch but Morrowind moves out of range.
Fantana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Fantana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Fantana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrowind sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Morrowind's hands, connecting with Morrowind's forehead.
Morrowind pushes Fantana off looking to stand but Fantana dives back in and keeps control.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrowind keeps working.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Morrowind is not content to let Fantana control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Morrowind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantana wants to control but Morrowind is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Morrowind manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fantana keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Morrowind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantana tries to throw a body punch but Morrowind avoids it by throwing Fantana back against the cage.
Morrowind wants to break free but Fantana has control.
Fantana pushes Morrowind back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##BC#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Fantana.
Fantana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fantana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrowind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrowind misses with a looping left.
Morrowind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrowind throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
A big right from Fantana misses.
Morrowind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantana moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Fantana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morrowind is trying to escape back to his feet but Fantana uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Morrowind is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Fantana lands some shots froms side control.
Fantana is putting a hurting on Morrowind here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Fantana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morrowind is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Morrowind is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#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.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Morrowind is looking to reverse the position.
Morrowind regains half guard.
Morrowind won't allow Fantana to pass to mount.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Fantana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrowind trying to control from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fantana.
Fantana avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fantana manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lunges at Fantana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fantana's hand.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A jab lands there for Fantana.
Fantana throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Fantana throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantana connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Fantana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
Jackson trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Fantana seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Fantana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jackson trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
Jackson won't allow Fantana to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fantana in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fantana.
Jackson wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fantana is controlling well.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T3#
Fantana prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Fantana winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!#SUB#
Jackson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fantana taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson 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: OFC 385: Flight
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Marshall misses.
Fantana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Fantana cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fantana under the eye.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Fantana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantana lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.#CL#
Marshall has Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Marshall. #BC2#
Fantana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fantana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fantana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantana lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantana is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Fantana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshall is just riding it out for now. Fantana eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Fantana trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fantana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fantana is looking for a kimura but Marshall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fantana to get the leverage.
Fantana prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Fantana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Fantana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well.
Marshall wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana uses his free foot to push down on Marshall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marshall.
Fantana wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Marshall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantana is controlling Marshall's posture.
Fantana keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fantana has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantana is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marshall sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fantana doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marshall paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fantana - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Fantana connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantana missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Shot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fantana to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Fantana lands a glancing blow to the side of Shot's head.
Fantana slips under a jab from Shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fantana. That snapped Shot's head back.
Shot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana slips under a jab.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but Shot shows good takedown defense.
Fantana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fantana somewhat.
Fantana misses with a straight left. #T1#
Shot misses with a double jab.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Shot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Fantana looking to score a takedown here. Shot is defending well but Fantana drives through and ends up in Shot's guard.#SUB#
Shot is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Fantana 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shot is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot trying to control the position.
Fantana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shot has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fantana has passed into side control.
Fantana trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
Shot dodges the ground and pound from Fantana.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Fantana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantana working away.#T3#
Shot is looking to reverse the position.
Shot wants to control but Fantana postures up.
Fantana in the domination position with Shot hanging on.
Shot tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shot tries to bench press Fantana off him but Fantana keeps the position.
Fantana is putting a hurting on Shot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantana lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Fantana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fantana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shot tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Shot is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Shot is looking for a sweep.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shot keeps working.
Shot is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Fantana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shot is looking to regain half guard here but Fantana keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantana working away.
Shot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantana lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shot struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Fantana throws a hook but Shot blocks it.
Shot connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Shot closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shot has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fantana is trying to keep an underhook but Shot manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana trying to hold on to Shot's head to control him but Shot postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fantana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantana, not yet.
Fantana trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot advances to half guard.
Shot trying to pass the guard but Fantana defending well.
Fantana is refusing to be controlled, as Shot sits in half guard. #T1#
Fantana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fantana.
Fantana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shot throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Fantana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shot connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Shot lands a couple of digs.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fantana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shot is aware though and is defending well.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shot wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.
Shot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fantana being controlled here, momentarily.
Shot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Fantana working for a triangle but Shot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fantana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shot passes into half guard.
Shot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Shot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fantana defending well though.
Fantana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shot wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.
Shot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shot content to control rather than advance.
Shot tries to pass to full mount but Fantana defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Shot.
A punch combination from Shot misses.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana slips under a jab from Shot.
Fantana punishes Shot's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantana shoots in but Shot avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fantana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantana prevents Shot from improving his position.
Shot wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Shot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fantana is working away from the top position though.
Shot tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Shot is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fantana has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shot defend it? Fantana steps over the head and cranks it - Shot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fantana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Fantana!
A relieved looking Brian Fantana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 378: Montezuma vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Fantana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Judd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fantana somewhat.
A slow jab from Judd misses its intended target.
And Fantana tries to counter it with a takedown but Judd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Judd. Judd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Eugene Judd has been cut.
Judd moves away from the strike by Fantana.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Judd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantana looks to land a combination. Judd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Judd connects with a jab.
Judd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Judd pushes Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Judd lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judd scores with a shot to the side of Fantana's head.
Judd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Judd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Judd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Judd connects with a leg kick. Fantana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Fantana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fantana!
Fantana lunges at Judd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judd's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Fantana dives in and scores a takedown into Judd's guard.#SUB#
Judd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judd wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Judd has his foot on Fantana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fantana works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fantana distracts Judd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Judd is trying to control the position but Fantana postures up.
Fantana distracts Judd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantana trying to control but Judd is working from the bottom.
Judd looking for a sweep. Not yet Judd, not yet.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Judd keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantana stopping the sweep attempt from Judd.#SUB#
Judd working for submissions but it's allowed Fantana to get to half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fantana wants to take a breather but Judd is having none of it.
Judd is looking for a sweep. Fantana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fantana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Judd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fantana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Fantana!
A relieved looking Brian Fantana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Eugene Judd had this to say: 'I guess I fucked up huh. Much respect to vesa! Go make us proud and kill someone from ams fc. Ill be waiting for you.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Fantana tries for a takedown but Morrowind circles away easily
and Morrowind counters with a straight right hand.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrowind manages to avoid it.
Morrowind misses with a wild body shot.
Morrowind cracks Fantana with an open hand slap.
Morrowind throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fantana. #TD2#
Fantana gets a double leg takedown into Morrowind's guard.
Fantana being controlled here momentarily.
Fantana is stalling in the full guard.
Fantana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrowind is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Morrowind scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Morrowind swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana misses with a double jab.
Morrowind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantana moves away.
Morrowind scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrowind really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Morrowind - just one landing.
Fantana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrowind walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrowind.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrowind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrowind showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana. #T2#
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Morrowind moves away and avoids it.
Morrowind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fantana on the side of the head.
Fantana lands with a hook. Morrowind tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantana cracks Morrowind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morrowind looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morrowind looks to land a left hand but Fantana moved out of range nicely.
Fantana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrowind manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrowind slaps away a takedown attempt from Fantana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iko Morrowind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morrowind.
Fantana connects with a body shot that sends Morrowind's belly button to the back.
Morrowind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantana.
Fantana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morrowind defends it well.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Morrowind lands with a nice combination. Fantana backs away looking to recover.
Morrowind lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Morrowind stuffs the takedown.
Morrowind takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Fantana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Morrowind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrowind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantana with the counter takedown but Morrowind avoids it easily.
Morrowind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrowind takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantana throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Morrowind. #ROC#
Fantana is rocked!
Morrowind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Morrowind knocks Fantana out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iko Morrowind!
A relieved looking Iko Morrowind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TGC 68: Triple Threat 2
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Coleman slips a jab from Fantana.
Fantana throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Fantana connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Fantana.
Coleman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Coleman.
Nice uppercut lands for Coleman. That snapped Fantana's head back.
A big left from Fantana misses.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Donk. Coleman catches Fantana right on the button with a cross.
Fantana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fantana to score with a decent uppercut.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Fantana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
A jab from Fantana does it's job there.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Fantana is out of range.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Fantana pushes him off.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Fantana throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Fantana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Coleman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Coleman avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Fantana cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Coleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fantana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantana.
Coleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Fantana moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Fantana with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Coleman rushes Fantana and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Coleman.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fantana avoids the damage to the body.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Fantana blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fantana manages to break the clinch.
Coleman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Fantana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Fantana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
Coleman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Fantana. Those never looked like landing.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fantana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fantana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Fantana ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Coleman as he connects with a hook.
Fantana misses with a looping right.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Fantana does no damage.
Coleman wants to clinch.#T1#
Fantana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Fantana in a clinch.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Fantana is blocking nicely.
Fantana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fantana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantana lands with a left to the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantana scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Fantana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Fantana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantana is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantana trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Fantana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantana throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Fantana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman's guard.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fantana is trying to work for a kimura but Coleman is defending well. #T3#
Coleman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fantana has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Fantana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coleman looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coleman is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Fantana is landing with some decent strikes but Coleman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman is looking to get to half guard.
Fantana lands a big elbow.
Coleman is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana landing punches.
Fantana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coleman is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantana throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.#CL#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Coleman has Fantana pressed against the cage, preventing Fantana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fantana is trying to break free.
Coleman misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantana with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Fantana lands a shoulder strike.
Fantana blocks an uppercut.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Fantana lands with a light punch inside.
Black Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Coleman.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Fantana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantana tries for a takedown but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantana jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Fantana.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Fantana avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Fantana misses the jab.
Good shot there by Coleman.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Fantana is avoiding it.
Fantana misses with a body shot
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Coleman misses. #CL#
Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Fantana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantana lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Fantana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3##SUB#
Coleman working for a triangle but Fantana defends it easily.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Fantana is having none of it.
Fantana scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantana looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fantana connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantana trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Fantana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantana prevents Coleman from escaping the position.
Fantana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Batyr has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Fantana catches Batyr right on the button with a cross.
Fantana misses with a looping right.
Batyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batyr manages to avoid it.
Fantana throws a shot to the body.
Batyr throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Batyr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantana with a hook.
Fantana lands with a hook. Batyr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Fantana swats away the attempt to clinch by Batyr.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Batyr is just out of range.
Batyr staying out of range there.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Batyr misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Batyr.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batyr manages to avoid it.
Batyr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Batyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batyr tries to clinch there but Fantana circles away.
Batyr blocks a jab.
Batyr lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantana misses with a straight right. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Batyr.
Fantana lands with a nice body punch.
Batyr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fantana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Batyr moved out of range.
Batyr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Batyr gets a double leg takedown into Fantana's guard.
Fantana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batyr is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantana has wrist control.
Batyr trying to control but Fantana is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantana keeping moving, preventing Batyr from controlling successfully.
Fantana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Fantana wants to sweep but no luck.
Batyr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batyr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Batyr is looking to work some ground and pound but Fantana has wrist control.
Batyr throwing strikes from guard but Fantana blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batyr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batyr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batyr wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.
Batyr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Batyr landing some decent shots from guard.
Batyr wants to stand but Fantana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Batyr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batyr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batyr throws a big right hand that misses.
Batyr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batyr is working Fantana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Batyr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fantana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batyr has managed to get both his arms back between Fantana's legs - danger averted.
Batyr postures up in Fantana's guard and throws a big left but Fantana blocks it.
Batyr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Batyr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fantana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batyr has managed to get both his arms back between Fantana's legs - danger averted.
Batyr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Batyr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Fantana is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Batyr goes for a small jab and connects. Now Batyr goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fantana stumbles back but Batyr runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fantana to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fantana will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raiymbek Batyr!
A very excited looking Raiymbek Batyr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Sorokov.
Sorokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantana throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sorokov scores with a nice strike.
Sorokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Sorokov's shoulder, as Sorokov tries to avoid the shot.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorokov avoids the body shot from Fantana. #CL2#
Fantana gets tackled into the cage by Sorokov. Sorokov maintains the clinch.
Fantana digs a right hand underneath Sorokov's ribcage. Sorokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Sorokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantana tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Fantana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fantana postures up and lands a big shot to Sorokov's brow.
Fantana lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sorokov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fantana passes into half guard.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sorokov's head. #SUB#
Fantana is looking for a kimura here.
Sorokov tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.#T2#
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantana is trying to control. Sorokov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sorokov trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Fantana is trying to work for a kimura but Sorokov is defending well. #T3#
Fantana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov is trying to control but Fantana passes into side control!
Sorokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantana trying to control here.
Fantana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorokov pushes down on Fantana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sorokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantana is trying to maintain the position but Sorokov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana has hold of Sorokov's hands but Sorokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Sorokov has control of the leg.
Sorokov is nestled in close to Fantana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sorokov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fantana gets full guard.#SUB#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Sorokov postures up in Fantana's guard and throws a big left but Fantana blocks it.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Fantana blocks nicely. #SUB#
Sorokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fantana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorokov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sorokov instigates a clinch.
Sorokov lands a left hand.
Fantana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sorokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorokov.
Sorokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sorokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sorokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fantana is keeping busy.#BC#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov wants to clinch.#T1#
Sorokov jabs Fantana right on the nose. Fantana blinks but takes it well.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorokov moves away.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana swings widly with a right hand
and Sorokov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Sorokov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sorokov.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantana misses the target.
Sorokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Fantana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorokov at a distance.
Sorokov moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Sorokov misses with an uppercut. Fantana saw that one coming.#T2#
Fantana misses with a looping right.
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Sorokov with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorokov tries to clinch up.
Fantana throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorokov counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Sorokov drives through and clinches with Fantana against the cage. #BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantana throws out the jab.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Sorokov scores with a hook.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Sorokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sorokov moves forwards but Fantana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sorokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fantana on the side of the head.
Sorokov works Fantana's body with a nice hook.
Sorokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Fantana.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Fantana lands.
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorokov's head.
Sorokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorokov shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Sorokov connects with a right hand. Fantana shakes it off.#ROC2#
Fantana is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sorokov engages and cracks Fantana with a massive lead left hook - Fantana tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sorokov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Sorokov!

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantana lands a right hook to the body.
Fantana stuffs the takedown.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fantana avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fantana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Fantana as he connects with a hook.
Fantana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Nice cross by Fantana.
Nice body punch from Fantana.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantana tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Fantana. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Fantana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Fantana.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantana as he jumps to the side.
Fantana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana. #T2#
Fantana lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fantana, as that shot connected.
Fantana lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan slips under a jab from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fantana misses.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.#T3#
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Fantana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Fantana gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Fantana swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fantana sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantana scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fantana wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A jab from Fantana does it's job there.
Fantana throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Fantana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan slips under a jab from Fantana.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Fantana gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Fantana manages to retain guard.
Fantana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Fantana looking to control but Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Fantana is working away.
Fantana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantana, not yet.
Fantana trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fantana as Morgan shoots in.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantana lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan tries to move into range but Fantana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Morgan fails with the takedown.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Fantana has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantana.
Fantana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Fantana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantana lands a jab to the nose.
Fantana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Fantana takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantana tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantana connects with a looping right hand.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Fantana cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Fantana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fantana continues to drive forward.
Morgan defending well as Fantana loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fantana scores with a jab to the head.
Fantana misses with a body punch #TD#
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana gets back to full guard.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fantana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fantana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Fantana trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantana throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Fantana lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Fantana cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Fantana there.
Fantana with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fantana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!#CL2#
Fantana clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fantana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fantana prevents it.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Fantana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lannister slips a straight right by Fantana.#TD2#
Lannister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lannister is working for a kimura but Fantana is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantana is looking to control Lannister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fantana avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister wants to control but Fantana is keeping him busy.
Fantana tries to roll over but Lannister keeps him under control.
Fantana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lannister scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Fantana won't allow Lannister to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Fantana is defending well.
Fantana wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantana moves into full guard.
Lannister won't allow Fantana to sweep him here.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lannister lying in Fantana's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fantana decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lannister taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Kasparaitis falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasparaitis won't be happy with that.
Fantana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Fantana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kasparaitis dodges the ground and pound from Fantana.
Kasparaitis dodges the ground and pound from Fantana.
Fantana working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Fantana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Fantana trying to control the position but Kasparaitis is working away.
Fantana landing a few strikes.
Kasparaitis prevents Fantana from moving into mount.
Kasparaitis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fantana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasparaitis tries to improve position but can't.
Kasparaitis sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kasparaitis is looking to control Fantana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasparaitis avoid being mounted?
Fantana trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Fantana.
Kasparaitis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis 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#
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fantana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kasparaitis there. #T3#
Fantana is looking to control Kasparaitis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fantana avoid being mounted?
Kasparaitis drops an elbow to the side of Fantana's head.
Fantana is pressing down on Kasparaitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kasparaitis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Kasparaitis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Fantana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasparaitis defends well.
Kasparaitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasparaitis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Kasparaitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantana is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasparaitis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
Kasparaitis slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasparaitis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kasparaitis misses the jab.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasparaitis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantana blocks a jab.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasparaitis misses with an uppercut. Fantana saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fantana 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.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Fantana's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Fantana backs away, Kasparaitis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kasparaitis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Fantana.
Kasparaitis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasparaitis lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantana 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.
Fantana takes one to the chin there.
Kasparaitis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantana checks a low kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Fantana throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Kasparaitis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fantana's hands.
Fantana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasparaitis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasparaitis loads up on a big right hand but Fantana slips the punch.
Kasparaitis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Fantana takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Fantana lands.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Fantana.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kasparaitis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Fantana misses with a hook. Kasparaitis ducked under it nicely.
Kasparaitis misses the jab.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantana moves out of range of the body kick from Kasparaitis.
And Fantana tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasparaitis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasparaitis throws a front kick that sends Fantana stumbling back into the cage.
Fantana avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Fantana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantana walks into a stiff left hand from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis feints a jab promting Fantana to slip. Kasparaitis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fantana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Fantana throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Kasparaitis. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasparaitis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasparaitis throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A big left from Fantana misses.
Kasparaitis throws the left hand but Fantana avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kasparaitis misses.
Kasparaitis staying out of range there.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasparaitis throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Kasparaitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantana moves away.
Kasparaitis needs to keep his hands up - Fantana had a free shot at his head there.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the head.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasparaitis throws out the jab.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Kasparaitis's head but Kasparaitis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Fantana tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasparaitis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kasparaitis is looking to chop away at Fantana's legs.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fantana is out of range.
Fantana with the counter takedown but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Kasparaitis missing with a left hand there. Fantana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantana throws the left hand but Kasparaitis avoids the punch easily.
Fantana blocks the body kick.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasparaitis.
Fantana misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasparaitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis sizes up Fantana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kasparaitis.
Fantana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasparaitis lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantana off the cage and back into range.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasparaitis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Fantana.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range nicely.
Kasparaitis tried to counter with a leg kick but Fantana avoided it.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fantana.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kasparaitis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasparaitis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Fantana catches Kasparaitis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantana cracks Kasparaitis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantana moves out of range as Kasparaitis strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasparaitis.#ROC#
Fantana is rocked!
Kasparaitis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fantana if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantana is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasparaitis finish him?
Fantana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasparaitis lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fantana tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Kasparaitis!

Event: EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Singsurat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singsurat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Singsurat does it's job there.
Singsurat lands with a kick to the temple. Fantana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Singsurat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singsurat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantana throws a hook but Singsurat avoids it easily.
As Fantana tries to get set, Singsurat tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
Singsurat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singsurat ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Fantana cracks Singsurat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Singsurat shoots in and bounces Fantana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Singsurat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singsurat trying to control but Fantana is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fantana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Singsurat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard. #SU#
Singsurat decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantana looks to throw the jab but Singsurat is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singsurat is defended easily by Fantana.
Singsurat walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.#T2#
Singsurat slips under a jab.
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Singsurat moved out of range nicely.
Singsurat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fantana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singsurat tries to clinch but Fantana is having none of it.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singsurat blocks a jab.#TD#
Singsurat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Singsurat throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Singsurat is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Singsurat stands up and beckons Fantana to his feet.
Singsurat is looking to clinch but Fantana is avoiding it. #T3#
Fantana throws a hook but Singsurat avoids it easily.
A big left from Fantana misses.
Fantana misses with a left hand
and Singsurat counters with a head kick. That will keep Fantana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.
Fantana blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Singsurat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singsurat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantana stuns Singsurat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singsurat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panupong Singsurat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singsurat slips a straight right by Fantana.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
Singsurat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singsurat there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fantana enables Singsurat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fantana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Fantana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fantana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singsurat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Singsurat is keeping the position.
Fantana working some strikes from top position.
Singsurat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singsurat trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Singsurat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singsurat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Singsurat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singsurat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singsurat ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Singsurat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fantana defends well and Singsurat ends up having to push Fantana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singsurat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singsurat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singsurat is looking for a counter combo.
Fantana jabs Singsurat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch but Fantana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singsurat was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Fantana's corner calls for a 1-2. Fantana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Fantana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Fantana.
Fantana throws the left hand but Singsurat avoids the punch easily.
Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Fantana circles away.
Singsurat is looking to clinch.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Singsurat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fantana but Fantana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Singsurat's shoulder, as Singsurat tries to avoid the shot.
Fantana lands with a shot to the body.
Singsurat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Fantana.#T2##TD#
Singsurat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fantana!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana is trying to improve his position.
Singsurat is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singsurat working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana is looking to reverse the position.
Singsurat is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Fantana trying to remain calm as Singsurat controls from the top position.
Fantana tries to improve position but can't.
Fantana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Singsurat manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Singsurat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Singsurat keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully. #T4#
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Singsurat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fantana controls the pace.
Fantana chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantana distracts Singsurat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantana trying to control but Singsurat is working from the bottom.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Singsurat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantana works over Singsurat with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Fantana.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singsurat tries to counter with a takedown but Fantana is quick to defend against it.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singsurat.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singsurat.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Singsurat.
Fantana lands a jab.
Fantana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantana takes a swing at Singsurat's ribcage but misses.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Singsurat ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fantana throws a sloppy body shot
and Singsurat counters with a series of strikes. Fantana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Singsurat moves away and avoids it.
Singsurat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fantana in his tracks.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Singsurat tries for a takedown but Fantana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Singsurat is just out of range.
Singsurat slips a straight right by Fantana.
Fantana misses with an uppercut
and Singsurat counters with a one-two to the body.
Singsurat staying out of range there.
Singsurat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fantana sprawls and moves away.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantana jabs Singsurat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singsurat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantana pinned against the cage. Fantana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panupong Singsurat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singsurat was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Singsurat.
Nice straight punches there by Fantana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantana.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Singsurat staying out of range there.
Singsurat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantana throws out the jab.
Singsurat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Fantana misses.
Fantana missing with a left hand there. Singsurat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singsurat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.#TD#
Singsurat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantana is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Fantana keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully.
Singsurat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantana is staying active underneath Singsurat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fantana.
Singsurat wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
Fantana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fantana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantana wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Singsurat trying to control but Fantana is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
Singsurat ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Singsurat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singsurat scrambles back to his feet.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Singsurat's body.
Panupong Singsurat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singsurat slips under a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fantana.
Fantana throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Fantana fails to land.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banner prevents Fantana from breaking the clinch.
Fantana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantana lands a right hand.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner cracks Fantana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Banner forces Fantana back against the cage and clinches.
Banner lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantana misses with the head strike.
Fantana dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Fantana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner prevents Fantana from breaking the clinch.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Banner effectively controlling the action here.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Fantana lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banner slips a jab from Fantana.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantana gets an underhook and turns Banner into the cage.
Fantana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Fantana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Fantana's shoulder, as Fantana tries to avoid the shot.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Banner clinches.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Banner misses with a body punch.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
Fantana takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Fantana manages to break the clinch.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Fantana tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Fantana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banner's guard.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana stands up over Banner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fantana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Banner wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
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!
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard.
Fantana wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantana defends it well. #SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fantana has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Fantana looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Fantana works the jab nicely.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner slips a straight right by Fantana.
Banner is looking to clinch but Fantana is avoiding it.
Fantana attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!#CL2#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Fantana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantana cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Fantana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Fantana slips the punch.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fantana to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantana works the jab nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner tries to clinch but Fantana moves away #TD#
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantana trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control Fantana's posture but Fantana avoids it.
Fantana grinds an elbow into Banner's temple.
Banner regains half guard.
Fantana stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
Fantana is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner tries to kick Fantana off but Fantana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Fantana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fantana is controlling him.
Fantana distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Fantana won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Fantana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fantana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantana wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Fantana is working away.
Fantana trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is looking to stall here but Fantana recovers full guard.
Fantana wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Fantana gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantana scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner is looking to control Fantana's arms but Fantana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banner has his back to the cage.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantana.
Banner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fantana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantana takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Bruce Banner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantana misses with a body punch.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Banner lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Fantana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantana blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banner has Fantana up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Fantana dodges an elbow strike from Banner. #BC#
Fantana breaks the clinch.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Fantana seems unphased.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brian Fantana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Fantana 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.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Fantana misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Fantana has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Fantana is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fantana manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantana walks into a straight right hand from Banner.#ROC2#
Fantana is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner throws a powerful right kick. Fantana tried to block low but the kick was high! Fantana was taken right off of his feet! Banner jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Madrigal blocks a jab.
Madrigal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Decent striking displayed by Madrigal there.
Madrigal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Madrigal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Madrigal slips the punch.
Fantana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madrigal.
Julio Madrigal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Fantana misses.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madrigal.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Madrigal should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madrigal. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madrigal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fantana has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madrigal throws the left hand but Fantana avoids the punch easily.
Madrigal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana cracks Madrigal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fantana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Madrigal.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madrigal moves out of range of the strikes.
Madrigal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madrigal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madrigal just misses with a punch to the body.
Madrigal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Madrigal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madrigal manages to avoid it.
Fantana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madrigal throws out the jab.
Fantana tries to move into range but Madrigal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madrigal slips a straight right by Fantana.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fantana enables Madrigal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fantana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madrigal throwing strikes but missing.
Madrigal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fantana 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##SUB#
Fantana is working for a kimura but Madrigal is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Fantana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madrigal is just riding it out for now. Fantana eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Madrigal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madrigal wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy. #T3#
Madrigal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Madrigal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantana tries to escape but Madrigal has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Madrigal looking for the choke but no joy.
Madrigal is landing with strikes from the back.
Fantana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantana tries to escape the position.
Madrigal missing with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Madrigal tightening his grip on Fantana, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Fantana right now.
Fantana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Madrigal working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Madrigal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantana tries to hold on but Madrigal postures up.
Madrigal unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Madrigal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Madrigal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madrigal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madrigal or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantana, which made it look bad.
Brian Fantana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Madrigal misses.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Madrigal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantana thuds a left hand into Madrigal's body.
A shot to the liver by Fantana. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madrigal moves away.
Madrigal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrigal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madrigal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fantana gets caught flat footed, as Madrigal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madrigal preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Madrigal drops back looking for a leg! Fantana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fantana manages to kick Madrigal off! Madrigal jumps back into Fantana's guard.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fantana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Madrigal controlling him for the moment.
Fantana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madrigal's guard. #REVR#
Fantana trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Madrigal is trying to keep Fantana in close. #T2#
Fantana landing with the ground and pound.
Fantana works over Madrigal with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Madrigal looking for a guillotine here but Fantana defends easily.
Madrigal trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Madrigal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Madrigal is keeping the position.
Fantana being controlled here momentarily.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madrigal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana landing with the ground and pound.
Julio Madrigal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Madrigal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madrigal trying to control the position.
Fantana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Madrigal has his foot on Fantana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fantana works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrigal misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Fantana seems to be working for a kimura but Madrigal defends the submission attempt.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Fantana drops an elbow to the side of Madrigal's head. #SUB2#
Madrigal looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana content to control rather than advance.
Fantana is trying to control. Madrigal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Fantana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madrigal is looking to improve his position.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana 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.
Madrigal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fantana prevents Madrigal from improving his position.
Fantana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madrigal wants to improve his position but Fantana is controlling well.
Fantana moves into full mount! Madrigal won't be happy about that!
Fantana trying to control but Madrigal is having none of it.
Madrigal tries to hold on but Fantana pushes him away.
Fantana controlling the pace for now.
Fantana raining down hammerfists from mount.
Madrigal is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fantana landing strikes from the mount.
Fantana avoids the attempt from Madrigal to control.
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Madrigal can't escape the position.
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madrigal?
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Fantana landing strikes from the mount and Madrigal is in trouble! #ROC#
Madrigal is rocked!
Madrigal is squirming around, avoiding Fantana's attempts to control the action.
Madrigal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantana is nestled in close to Madrigal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madrigal moves into full guard.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana works over Madrigal with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana preventing the sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
A relieved looking Brian Fantana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Julio Madrigal was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him, he beat me fair and square this time. I will go back to the gym and get better, I'm going to win my belt back.'.

Event: EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Fantana rushes Longbow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantana controls his hands.
Longbow has a couple of punches blocked by Fantana.
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Longbow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longbow tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantana. #BC#
Fantana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantana moves away.
Fantana goes for a double leg but Longbow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Longbow continues to drive forward.
Longbow throws out a counter right but Fantana avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longbow. #T1#
Fantana checks the leg kick.
Longbow misses with a body punch #TD#
and Fantana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fantana.
Fantana trying to control but Longbow is working from the bottom.
Longbow is wriggling around but Fantana manages to pass to half guard.
Longbow moves into full guard.
Fantana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Longbow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fantana has passed into half guard!
Longbow is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Longbow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fantana manages to pass to mount!
Fantana looking to finish Longbow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Longbow!
Fantana controlling the pace for now.
Longbow is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana with a couple of short strikes.
Longbow is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Fantana lands a big shot there that rocks Longbow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Longbow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantana winds up and cracks Longbow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longbow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Longbow is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Fantana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longbow!
Fantana avoids the attempt from Longbow to control.
Fantana unloading with bombs!
Longbow is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Fantana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Longbow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Longbow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fantana looking to control but Longbow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Longbow is looking to improve his position but Fantana isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Longbow moves forwards but Fantana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Longbow is looking to land body kicks.
Fantana feinted with a counter takedown.
Longbow is looking to chop away at Fantana's legs.
Longbow tries to land a leg kick but Fantana saw it coming and moves away.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana moves out of range of the body kick from Longbow.
Longbow scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbow throws a shot to the body.
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry Longbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Longbow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantana lands a jab to Longbow's midsection.
Longbow throws a low kick but Fantana avoids it.
Henry Longbow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fantana's head.
Longbow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana scores with a body shot.
Fantana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Longbow slips the punch.
Fantana connects with a jab.
Fantana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longbow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longbow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantana moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Longbow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantana blocks a head kick by Longbow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longbow. That's going to slow Fantana down.
A big right from Fantana misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Longbow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longbow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longbow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fantana finds it's way round the side to connect with Longbow's head.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longbow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Longbow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longbow can do to turn this around?
Longbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Longbow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantana has a takedown stuffed.
Fantana backing away here, and Longbow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fantana checks a leg kick.
Fantana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantana throws a right hand that misses
and Longbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Longbow digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
Longbow tries to land a leg kick but Fantana saw it coming and moves away.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Longbow walks into a jab.
Longbow throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range. #T4#
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana misses the jab.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana digs a good body shot into Longbow's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longbow defends well and Fantana ends up having to push Longbow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Fantana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantana lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longbow throws a looping overhand right but Fantana ducks down to avoid it.
Longbow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by Fantana.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Fantana moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana cracks a nice hook into Longbow's ribs.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Fantana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Fantana jabs Longbow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Fantana. Beautiful body shot.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longbow doesn't seem bothered though.
Longbow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantana closes the distance but Longbow moves to the side
and Longbow counters with a head kick that wobbles Fantana - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Longbow sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Longbow!
After winning the bout, Henry Longbow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Fantana tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Fantana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopez was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantana cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana advances to half guard.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Fantana has control of the leg.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Fantana is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Fantana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fantana.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Lopez is looking to get back to is feet but Fantana passes into side control.
Lopez tries to escape but Fantana is in control.
Fantana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantana 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.
Fantana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Fantana controls the position from side control.
Fantana working away.
Fantana has knee on belly momentarily but Lopez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fantana is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez is in trouble now - Fantana has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to buck Fantana off but he can't manage it.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Fantana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
Lopez misses with an elbow to the head.
Fantana trying to control the action but Lopez just sinks the hooks in.
Lopez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fantana covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fantana takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Lopez wants to control the position but Fantana frees himself and scrambles - Lopez manages to regain control in side control.
Fantana is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Fantana is trying to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fantana is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez trying to control the position but Fantana is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alberto Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fantana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Fantana slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Fantana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fantana.
Fantana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantana throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Fantana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Fantana off the cage and back into range.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantana connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Fantana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Fantana. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Fantana.
Fantana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantana avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Fantana attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Fantana lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Fantana had a free shot at his head there.
Alberto Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fantana with a body shot.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Fantana scores with a body shot.
Lopez throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
A left lands for Lopez.
Fantana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopez's head backwards.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Fantana jabs at Lopez's body.
Fantana blocks a jab.
Fantana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantana cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fantana.
Fantana attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Fantana is rocked!
Lopez feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fantana collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alberto Lopez!

Event: EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Fantana blocks a head kick by Longbow.
Longbow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbow manages to avoid it.
Fantana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Longbow.
Longbow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longbow scrambles back to his feet.
Fantana scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Fantana tries for a takedown but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Longbow scores with a leg kick.
Fantana connects with a jab.
Fantana scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Jab from Fantana.
Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana misses the body punch
and Longbow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Fantana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longbow in his tracks.
Fantana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Longbow.
Good standup being displayed there by Longbow as he connects with a hook.
Longbow feints and then cracks Fantana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fantana down.
Longbow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow leaves Fantana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantana lands a nice shot that snaps Longbow's head back.
Longbow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longbow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longbow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow is looking for the big counter here.
Longbow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fantana's head backwards.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Longbow moved out of range.
Donk. Fantana catches Longbow right on the button with a cross.
Longbow throws a right hand that Fantana ducks under and follows up with a left that Fantana also avoids with ease.
Fantana clobbers Longbow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longbow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fantana backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Fantana is rocked!
Fantana walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Longbow! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Longbow!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Longbow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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