Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Scarpa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poutanes.#CL#
Scarpa moves into range and clinches up with Poutanes.#TD#
Scarpa tightens his grip and picks Poutanes up, before dumping him to the ground. Poutanes manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Scarpa 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.
Poutanes controls Scarpa momentarily but Scarpa frees himself. #SU#
Scarpa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa darts in looking for a takedown but Poutanes gets double underhooks and turns Scarpa into the cage.
Scarpa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poutanes. Scarpa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Poutanes. No joy for Scarpa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Scarpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarpa avoids the body shot from Poutanes.
Scarpa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poutanes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Poutanes.
Scarpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Scarpa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poutanes trying to remain calm as Scarpa controls from the top position.
Poutanes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scarpa cracks Poutanes with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Scarpa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poutanes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scarpa staying calm.
Poutanes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scarpa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Scarpa scores with punches from side control.
Scarpa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Poutanes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scarpa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Scarpa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Poutanes has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Scarpa!
After winning the bout, Gregory Scarpa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Scarpa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scarpa being controlled here momentarily.
Byczynski 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.
Scarpa lands a couple of digs.
Scarpa trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scarpa stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
Scarpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Scarpa is still trying to improve position.
Scarpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarpa looking to pass the guard.
Scarpa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scarpa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scarpa won't allow Byczynski to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarpa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scarpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Byczynski misses the target.
Scarpa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczynski.
Byczynski slips under a jab from Scarpa.
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczynski tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczynski to the ground. Byczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Byczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarpa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarpa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Byczynski has managed to clinch.
Scarpa digs a right hand into Byczynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Byczynski's gas tank.
Byczynski looking to throw knees to the head but Scarpa is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Byczynski.
Scarpa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byczynski prevents it.
Scarpa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Byczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarpa wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Byczynski wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarpa won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Byczynski fails to land.
Byczynski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scarpa fails to pull guard.
Byczynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarpa is trying to pull guard but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Byczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Scarpa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byczynski stops a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarpa fails to pull guard.
Scarpa has Byczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scarpa looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Byczynski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Byczynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarpa back to the cage. Byczynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.#CL2#
Scarpa clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczynski blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski lands an uppercut.
Scarpa tries to pull guard but Byczynski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Byczynski manages to get underhooks.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Byczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarpa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarpa.
Byczynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa lands with a light punch inside.
Byczynski presses Scarpa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byczynski throws an elbow but misses.
Scarpa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Byczynski stalling the fight.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byczynski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byczynski lands a nice uppercut.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scarpa misses with some punches. #TD2#
Scarpa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Byczynski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scarpa is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Byczynski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well, with Scarpa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Byczynski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Byczynski needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Byczynski covering up well under a series of strikes from Scarpa.
Scarpa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Byczynski is trying to remain composed but Scarpa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Scarpa struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Byczynski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byczynski tries to roll but Scarpa sticks to his back.
Scarpa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Byczynski.
Our spies down at at Sydney Shootfighting inform us that Scarpa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Byczynski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scarpa's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarpa controlling well, preventing Byczynski from escaping the position. #T3#
Scarpa is controlling the position but Byczynski somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Scarpa with the ground and pound but Byczynski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarpa advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Scarpa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Byczynski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scarpa's guard! Nice work there by Byczynski! #T4#
Byczynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scarpa 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.
Scarpa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scarpa keeping moving, preventing Byczynski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scarpa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Scarpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregory Scarpa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregory Scarpa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Byczynski scores with a nice strike.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Byczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczynski.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byczynski is looking to counter punch.
Scarpa misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczynski as he connects with a hook.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Scarpa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Byczynski.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczynski but Byczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Byczynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarpa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jari Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarpa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarpa ducks right into an uppercut from Byczynski.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crunch! Byczynski slams his shin into Scarpa's torso.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarpa shoots and misses
and Byczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byczynski scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Scarpa is rocked!
Jari Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byczynski lands with a nice combination. Scarpa backs away looking to recover.
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarpa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarpa seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarpa throws a right hand that misses
and Byczynski counters with a left to the body.
Byczynski tests Scarpa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarpa.
Byczynski cracks a nice hook into Scarpa's ribs.
Byczynski cracks Scarpa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Byczynski misses the target.
Byczynski lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Byczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scarpa doesn't seem phased though.
Scarpa 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.
Byczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarpa circles away.
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but Scarpa is out of range.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarpa circles away quickly and effectively.
Scarpa looks for a takedown but Byczynski sprawls well.#T3#
Byczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Byczynski avoids it easily.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarpa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Scarpa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Byczynski is trying to defend but Scarpa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scarpa is looking to take a break and control but Byczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scarpa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Scarpa there.
Byczynski is not content to let Scarpa control the position.#T4#
Byczynski wants to improve his position but Scarpa is controlling well.
Scarpa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it.
Byczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Scarpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Scarpa seems content to control.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but Byczynski defending well.
Byczynski is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFT-483
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Scarpa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Scarpa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Scarpa trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Scarpa's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright passes into half guard.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Scarpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright. #T1##SUB#
Scarpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Scarpa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scarpa wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scarpa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scarpa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scarpa some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scarpa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cartwright tries to move to mount but Scarpa blocks the move with his legs.
Cartwright cracks Scarpa with a big elbow. #T2#
Cartwright gets to mount! Scarpa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarpa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Cartwright connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#
Scarpa is rocked!
Cartwright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Scarpa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scarpa is looking to escape.
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cartwright postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Scarpa is out cold - huge knockout for Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ceoghan Cartwright!
Ceoghan Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFT-477
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Scarpa fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Scarpa clinches up with El Toro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Scarpa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scarpa tries to advance position but instead El Toro slips a leg back in to half guard.
El Toro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scarpa.
El Toro tries to kick Scarpa off but Scarpa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
El Toro is not content to let Scarpa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa stops El Toro from getting back to his feet.
Scarpa wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Scarpa seems to be working for a kimura but El Toro defends the submission attempt.
Scarpa thows a huge punch but El Toro dodges it nicely.
Scarpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Scarpa is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
Scarpa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Toro taking some punishment here, with Scarpa in his half guard. #T2#
Scarpa stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Scarpa throwing strikes but missing.
Scarpa prevents El Toro from getting back to his feet.
Scarpa pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarpa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarpa's back!
El Toro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scarpa wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Scarpa from escaping the position.
El Toro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Scarpa hold on?
Scarpa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Scarpa missing with punches from the bottom.
El Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scarpa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scarpa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of El Toro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take El Toro's back!
El Toro is trying to stand back up.
El Toro prevents Scarpa from getting a body triangle.
El Toro is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Scarpa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
El Toro is in bad spot here. #T4##SUB2#
El Toro fending off the submission attempt from Scarpa. #SUB2#
Scarpa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. El Toro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften El Toro for a finish.
El Toro wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarpa tries to get the hooks in deep but El Toro pushed the leg off.
Scarpa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Scarpa dominated that round.
That's time! El Toro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scarpa fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Scarpa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Toro's guard.#ES#
El Toro kicks Scarpa off and gets to his feet.
El Toro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarpa.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarpa under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarpa is defended easily by El Toro.
Julio El Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.#T1#
Scarpa moves away from the strike by El Toro.
Scarpa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
El Toro wants to clinch up but Scarpa keeps it at a distance.
Scarpa wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by El Toro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Toro.
Some wild striking there from El Toro.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but El Toro avoids it easily.#TD2#
El Toro tries to sprawl but Scarpa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scarpa lands strikes from half guard.
Scarpa tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scarpa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Scarpa trying to work for an americana but El Toro has managed to regain full guard.
Scarpa stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
Gregory Scarpa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarpa trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarpa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Toro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarpa is controlling him.
El Toro throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
El Toro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Toro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scarpa works over El Toro with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
El Toro has his feet on Scarpa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Scarpa shoots in for a double leg but El Toro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Scarpa backs away, El Toro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
El Toro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarpa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro.
Scarpa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scarpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Scarpa just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro lands a nice shot that snaps Scarpa's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro throws a right hand that Scarpa ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarpa also avoids with ease.
El Toro connects with a body shot that sends Scarpa's belly button to the back.
El Toro cracks Scarpa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Scarpa.#TD2#
Scarpa feints and as El Toro raises his hands in defense, Scarpa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scarpa looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Scarpa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scarpa working for a triangle but El Toro defends it easily. #SU#
El Toro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio El Toro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarpa shoots for a takedown but El Toro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
El Toro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarpa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Toro misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from El Toro as Scarpa shoots in.#TD2#
Scarpa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging El Toro to the ground. Scarpa is now in El Toro's guard.
Scarpa trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scarpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Scarpa passes into half guard. #T1#
El Toro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scarpa with the ground and pound but El Toro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
El Toro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scarpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Toro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
Julio El Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Toro with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Toro.
El Toro stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarpa. Scarpa gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
El Toro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Toro misses with a hook. Scarpa ducked under it nicely.
El Toro lands with a straight right. Scarpa didn't see that one coming.
Julio El Toro is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarpa throws a leg kick
and El Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarpa moves out of range of the body kick.
El Toro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Toro moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Toro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarpa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but El Toro defends it well.
El Toro looks to land a combination but Scarpa avoids it well.
El Toro throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
El Toro misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Scarpa feints and as El Toro raises his hands in defense, Scarpa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
El Toro has his feet on Scarpa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Scarpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro.
El Toro thumps Scarpa with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Toro.
Scarpa dives in for a single leg takedown but El Toro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Toro scores with a shot to the body.
Scarpa tries to work over El Toro's front leg with a kick but El Toro checks it.
El Toro throws a jab when Scarpa was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarpa looks for a takedown but El Toro sprawls well.#T4#
Scarpa walks into a left hand.
Scarpa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scarpa moves to clinch but El Toro breaks away
and El Toro counters with a nice body shot.
El Toro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarpa.
Scarpa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
El Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarpa.
Scarpa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scarpa slips under a jab.
El Toro throws a good cross that connects.
Scarpa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julio El Toro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarpa drops his hands momentarily and El Toro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Scarpa is rocked!
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but El Toro avoids it easily.#TD2#
Scarpa shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio El Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Toro 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio El Toro!
Julio El Toro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BFT-472
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Scarpa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rokka scores with a jab. Scarpa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Rokka as Scarpa shoots in.
Scarpa swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Rokka finds it's way through Scarpa's defenses.
Rokka slaps away a takedown attempt from Scarpa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rokka appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Scarpa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokka to the mat! Rokka manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarpa looking to pass the guard.
Scarpa postures up. #SUB#
Rokka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scarpa defends well.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rokka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rokka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1##BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Scarpa.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
A jab lands there for Rokka.
Rokka looks for a takedown but Scarpa sprawls well.
Rokka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scarpa defends well and Rokka ends up having to push Scarpa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rokka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rokka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scarpa - the referee stops the clock and Rokka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scarpa. Rokka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scarpa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Rokka being controlled for a moment.
Rokka manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Scarpa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Scarpa is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Scarpa there.
Scarpa is pressing down on Rokka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rokka is holding on for now.
Scarpa throwing shots but Rokka is blocking nicely. #T3#
Rokka wants to control but Scarpa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scarpa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rokka is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scarpa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarpa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rokka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rokka wants to control but Scarpa is keeping busy.
Scarpa prevents Rokka from standing back up.
Rokka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Scarpa manages to mount him!
Scarpa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rokka looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Rokka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Scarpa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rokka has worked his arm free - good work by Rokka!
Rokka tries to buck Scarpa off but Scarpa is having none of it.
Rokka wants to control but Scarpa postures up.#SUB2#
Scarpa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Scarpa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Antero Rokka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rokka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good exchange - Scarpa coming out on top.
Scarpa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Scarpa moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Scarpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarpa avoids the head kick by Rokka.
Scarpa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rokka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa takes one to the chin there.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory Scarpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka dives in and grabs Scarpa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scarpa pushes down on Rokka's head and hops out.#T1#
Scarpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rokka counters with a head kick. That will keep Scarpa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa dives in and grabs Rokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rokka pushes down on Scarpa's head and hops out.#TD#
Rokka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scarpa misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Rokka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scarpa sees it coming and defends easily.
Scarpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rokka.
Scarpa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rokka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rokka's back!
Rokka is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Scarpa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rokka defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Scarpa is striking well from the back but Rokka escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarpa prevents Rokka from improving his position.
Rokka won't allow Scarpa to pass to mount.
Scarpa trying to advance position but Rokka counters by regaining guard.
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.
Scarpa looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Scarpa is still trying to improve position.
Scarpa pushes down on Rokka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scarpa trying to control from Rokka's half guard. Rokka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Scarpa passes into half guard.
Rokka is refusing to be controlled, as Scarpa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Scarpa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rokka sees it coming and defends easily.
Rokka tries to kick Scarpa off but Scarpa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Scarpa is stalling here. Rokka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scarpa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rokka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rokka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scarpa is looking to reverse the position.
Scarpa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gregory Scarpa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarpa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rokka is trying to get an arm triangle but Scarpa is defending well.
Scarpa being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Rokka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scarpa clobbers Rokka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarpa misses with a takedown
and Rokka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Scarpa feints a counter leg kick.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rokka counters by moving into the clinch.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Rokka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scarpa to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Scarpa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarpa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scarpa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokka blocks a body shot from Scarpa. #BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarpa throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarpa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Scarpa gets tackled into the cage by Rokka. Rokka maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rokka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarpa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rokka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Scarpa scores with a takedown into Rokka's guard.#ES#
Rokka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scarpa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rokka.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokka moves out of range of the strikes.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Scarpa misses
and Rokka counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarpa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokka is fending him off so far but Scarpa persists. Nope, Rokka circles away and we're back to standing.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scarpa connects with a body shot.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scarpa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarpa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rokka. #T3#
Scarpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rokka lands an overhand right.
Scarpa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antero Rokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarpa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rokka dips to his left and cracks Scarpa with an uppercut!
Scarpa goes for a double leg but Rokka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokka continues to drive forward.
It looked like Rokka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scarpa.
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rokka avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A left lands for Rokka.
Scarpa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarpa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarpa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Rokka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rokka.
Rokka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scarpa momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Rokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokka, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Rokka!
A less than humble Antero Rokka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Scarpa or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczynski, which made it look bad.
Scarpa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byczynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byczynski slips under a jab.
Byczynski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zen Balance Monastery in the buildup to the fight.
Byczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Byczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarpa circles away quickly and effectively.
Scarpa feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Scarpa gets a takedown into half guard.
Scarpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarpa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarpa slips a nice elbow through Byczynski's hands, connecting with Byczynski's forehead.#T1#
Byczynski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Scarpa manages to pass to mount!
Scarpa dominating with strikes here.
Scarpa looking to ground and pound but Byczynski is blocking nicely.
Scarpa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scarpa raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Byczynski is rocked!
A big strike lands for Scarpa! That's really hurt Byczynski and he's turned his back - Scarpa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Scarpa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Scarpa!
A very excited looking Gregory Scarpa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Scarpa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scarpa looks to land a right hand but Fynn moved out of range.
Scarpa tries to land a front kick but Fynn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scarpa checks a low kick from Fynn.
Fynn slips under a jab.
Scarpa slips a jab from Fynn.#CL#
Fynn rushes Scarpa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Scarpa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fynn can't fight it off and eventually Scarpa manages to take the fight to the floor. Fynn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scarpa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarpa throws a strike but Fynn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SU#
Fynn stands up from Scarpa's guard - Fynn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bob Fynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarpa throws an off balance right hand
and Fynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarpa misses with a takedown
and Fynn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fynn counters with a straight right hand.
Bob Fynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Fynn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Fynn moves into the clinch successfully.
Fynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scarpa tries to score a body lock takedown but Fynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fynn can't break the clinch.
Fynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fynn tries to circle away but Scarpa has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Scarpa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fynn controls his hands.
Fynn blocking some punches.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarpa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Fynn clinches with his opponent.
Fynn wants to break free but Scarpa has control.
Fynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scarpa looking for a takedown.
Scarpa throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarpa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Fynn manages to break the clinch.
Scarpa dives in and grabs Fynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fynn pushes down on Scarpa's head and hops out.
Scarpa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Scarpa misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fynn as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fynn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarpa blocks a jab.
Scarpa shoots in and drives through. Fynn sprawls well.
Fynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fynn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fynn lands a high kick!
Fynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fynn throws a looping overhand right but Scarpa ducks down to avoid it.
Fynn throws out a loose jab but Scarpa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fynn lunges at Scarpa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarpa's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarpa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Fynn has been cut.
Scarpa shoots in but Fynn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Scarpa.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fynn counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarpa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fynn sprawls well. Fynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarpa gets slowly back to his feet.
Fynn throws a low kick but Scarpa avoids it.#CL#
Fynn moves into range and clinches up with Scarpa.
Fynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarpa has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Fynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fynn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scarpa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fynn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fynn throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarpa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fynn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fynn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Scarpa looks to move away, Fynn throws a big counter combo but Scarpa just gets out of the way.
Fynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Fynn throws a one two combo.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Fynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Fynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Fynn counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fynn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarpa scrambles back to his feet.
Scarpa fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fynn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fynn lands a really nice looking cross but Scarpa seems unphased.
Fynn throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.
Fynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob Fynn is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarpa.
Scarpa misses with the ground and pound.
Fynn wants to get back to his feet but Scarpa drags him back down.
Scarpa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Scarpa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Scarpa tries for a kimura but Fynn is defending well. #T2#
Fynn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scarpa is controlling him well.#ES#
Fynn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fynn cracks Scarpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarpa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarpa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fynn connects with a body shot that sends Scarpa's belly button to the back.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fynn enables Scarpa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fynn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Scarpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fynn is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarpa is controlling him.
Scarpa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scarpa wants to pass the guard but Fynn is keeping the position.
Fynn keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scarpa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarpa is controlling him.
Scarpa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fynn is doing well to control the position and prevent Scarpa from advancing to side control.
Scarpa wants to take a breather but Fynn is having none of it.
Fynn wants to get back to his feet.
Scarpa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Scarpa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fynn tries to reverse the position but Scarpa maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Fynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Fynn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fynn avoids it really well and circles away.
Fynn misses with a few strikes there.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fynn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fynn missing with a left hand there. Scarpa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarpa fails with the takedown
and Fynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Fynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.#CL#
Fynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Fynn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fynn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scarpa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fynn finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarpa's head. #T1#
Fynn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fynn wants to clinch.
Fynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarpa. That did some damage!
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scarpa moves forwards but Fynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fynn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fynn looks to throw the jab but Scarpa is out of range.
Fynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scarpa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Fynn circles away easily
and Fynn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarpa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fynn's waist but Fynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarpa off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Fynn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fynn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarpa's head.
Fynn leaves Scarpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fynn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Fynn as Scarpa shoots in.
Fynn throws a counter high kick but Scarpa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fynn wants to clinch.#T3#
Scarpa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarpa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Fynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fynn.
Fynn connects with a body shot that sends Scarpa's belly button to the back.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fynn as he jumps to the side.
Scarpa moves forwards but Fynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fynn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scarpa momentarily.
Bob Fynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL#
Fynn moves into the clinch successfully.
Scarpa has Fynn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fynn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scarpa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Fynn manages to break the clinch.
Scarpa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fynn misses with a wild combination.
Scarpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fynn.
Scarpa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fynn counter with a right hand.
Scarpa with a poor takedown
and Fynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fynn throws a sloppy head kick and Scarpa moves out of range easily.
Fynn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scarpa's calf.
A slow jab from Scarpa misses its intended target.
Scarpa throws a lazy uppercut
and Fynn counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Fynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fynn, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fynn!
Bob Fynn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Scarpa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Scarpa persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Scarpa slips a straight right by Khan.
Scarpa throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scarpa.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Khan misses.
Scarpa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Scarpa scores with a body shot. #TD#
Khan gets caught napping as Scarpa dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Scarpa looking to pass the guard.
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarpa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scarpa wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scarpa is defended easily by Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Scarpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Khan drives through and clinches with Scarpa against the ropes.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarpa's elbow.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarpa.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarpa wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scarpa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa misses with the head strike.
Scarpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Khan gets through Scarpa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarpa.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scarpa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan tries a body shot but Scarpa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan. #TD#
Scarpa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khan regains guard immediately.
Scarpa throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan is trying to control the position but Scarpa postures up.
Scarpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Scarpa controlling from the top position.
Scarpa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scarpa throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Scarpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Scarpa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scarpa, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Scarpa is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scarpa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into side control. #T5#
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Scarpa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scarpa tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
Scarpa is working hard here to advance position.
Khan just content to control the position.
Scarpa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khan not doing much here. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scarpa actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Scarpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Scarpa is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Scarpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scarpa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T7#
Scarpa can't escape the position.
Scarpa is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
Khan controlling the pace for now. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Scarpa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scarpa is looking to escape.
Scarpa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Khan. What's that going to do exactly?
Khan tries to control but Scarpa wriggling away. #T9#
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scarpa is trying desperately to improve position.
Scarpa is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scarpa tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genghis Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Khan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Scarpa has Khan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Scarpa.
Scarpa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarpa tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land. #TD#
Scarpa successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Scarpa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Khan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB#
Scarpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Scarpa looking for subs off his back but Khan has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Scarpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khan is trying to control. Scarpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Khan drops an elbow to the side of Scarpa's head.
Scarpa wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarpa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarpa lands a right hook to the body.
Scarpa looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Scarpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarpa connects with a looping right hand.
Scarpa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarpa somewhat.#T4#
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarpa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan throws a series of punches but Scarpa avoids them all with ease.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan wants to counter the offense by Scarpa and move into the clinch position.
Scarpa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Khan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Scarpa seems unphased.
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Scarpa shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Scarpa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scarpa with a body shot.
Khan misses the jab.
Scarpa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan moves out of range as Scarpa throws a body kick.
Scarpa slips a jab from Khan.
Khan stuns Scarpa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan feints and then cracks Scarpa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarpa down.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches. #T6#
Khan misses the jab.
Scarpa takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Scarpa shoots in.
Scarpa shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarpa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gregory Scarpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khan connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarpa doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Scarpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Scarpa is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarpa is trying to escape the mount.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Scarpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
Scarpa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Scarpa is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action.
Genghis Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scarpa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Scarpa working to try and regain half guard.
Khan wants to control the pace but Scarpa is squirming around nicely.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarpa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genghis Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Genghis Khan!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Genghis Khan!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Genghis Khan!

Genghis Khan wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Genghis Khan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-440: Schooner or Later 5
Date: Mar 09, 2016

#R1#
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Scarpa slips the punch.
Scott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarpa moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Scarpa tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott slows down the pace here.
Scarpa pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scarpa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Scarpa has him pressed against the cage.
Scarpa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Scarpa is controlling him.
Scarpa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott can't break the clinch. #T1#
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scarpa pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Scarpa's head and hops out.
Scarpa defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott lands a jab to the head.
Scarpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scarpa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.#TD2#
Scarpa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Scarpa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarpa wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T2#
Scott trying to control here.
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scarpa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Scarpa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Scarpa looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scott prevents Scarpa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Scarpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Scarpa looking for submissions off his back.
Scarpa gets full guard.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Scarpa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scarpa defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott connects with a jab.#CL#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarpa, pushing him back against the cage.
Scarpa lands a shoulder strike.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarpa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scott pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximus Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scarpa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scarpa lands with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scott enables Scarpa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarpa wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scarpa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Scarpa looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Scarpa is retaining full guard.
Maximus Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scarpa's guard.#SUB2#
Scarpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scarpa is trying to keep Scott in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarpa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scarpa wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Scarpa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Scarpa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Scarpa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scott to the ground. Scarpa is now in Scott's guard.#T3#
Scarpa throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott is looking to stand up but Scarpa isn't so interested in that idea.
Scarpa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Scott trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Scarpa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! #REVR#
Scarpa is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Scott wants to stand but Scarpa has his arm trapped.
Scott wants to control but Scarpa is keeping him busy.
Scarpa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Scarpa is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott wants to stand but Scarpa is controlling his arm.
Scarpa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scott checks the leg kick.
Scarpa shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Scarpa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Scarpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarpa scores with a hook.
A jab from Scott misses.
Donk. Scott catches Scarpa right on the button with a cross.
Scarpa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Scarpa's shoulder, as Scarpa tries to avoid the shot.
And Scarpa tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott cracks Scarpa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarpa.
Scarpa shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.#T1#
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarpa.
Scarpa throws a good cross that connects.
Scott scores with a nice head shot.
Scarpa moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scarpa has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarpa somewhat.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scarpa takes one to the chin there.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarpa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarpa off the cage and back into range.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregory Scarpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scarpa slips under a jab from Scott.
Scarpa shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Scarpa slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Scarpa moved out of range nicely.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Scarpa moves away and avoids it.
Scarpa with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.
Scarpa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab. #KD#
Scott lands a big uppercut and Scarpa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scarpa looks OK. Scott waves Scarpa back to his feet!#ROC#
Scarpa is rocked!
Scott looks to land a right hand but Scarpa moved out of range.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Scott throws a hook but Scarpa avoids it easily.#T3#
Scott drops Scarpa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Scott follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott!
An out of breath Maximus Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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