Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Markovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.#T1#
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Romero moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markovic eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.
Markovic wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
A jab from Markovic misses.
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!
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Markovic.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Markovic takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Romero avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Markovic finds it's target.
Markovic misses with a body shot. #T3#
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Markovic misses with a hook.
As Markovic backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Markovic manages to avoid it all.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws a right and a left that Markovic avoids nicely.
Romero looks to land a combination but Markovic avoids it well.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Romero moves out of range. #T4#
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero stalks Markovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markovic's face. Markovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Markovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
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 Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero looks to land a combination. Markovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Markovic lands with a cross.
Markovic takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.#T1#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looks to land a combination. Markovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero slips a jab from Markovic.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
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!
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milo Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Markovic misses. #T2#
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Romero checks a low kick from Markovic.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Romero with a jab.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Markovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markovic duly obliges.
Markovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Markovic tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Romero scores with the left hand. Markovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Romero digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Markovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Markovic has knocked Romero down with a huge combo! Markovic steps away and waves a wobbly Romero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Romero is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Markovic doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romero crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romero's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Markovic!
After the big win, Milo Markovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Victory! Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: DFN#47 Frost vs Justice
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kinshaw misses with a hook.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#T1#
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Kinshaw throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Kinshaw saw that one coming.
Kinshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Kinshaw misses
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw misses the jab.
Kinshaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Kinshaw throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kinshaw. Romero shrugs it off though.
Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a straight right.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Kinshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Kinshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kinshaw punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Kinshaw throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Romero blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinshaw throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Kinshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kinshaw.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Kinshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero staying out of range there.
Kinshaw misses with a straight right.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kinshaw misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely. #T1#
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kinshaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Kinshaw settles back down.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinshaw scores with a spinning back kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Romero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Kinshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinshaw.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Kinshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
As Kinshaw looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Kinshaw just gets out of the way.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinshaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kinshaw tries to land a body kick
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Kinshaw backing up. Kinshaw nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero throws a right and a left that Kinshaw avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kinshaw misses.#T3#
Romero misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Kinshaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kinshaw throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Kinshaw lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Romero misses with a double jab
letting Kinshaw counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kinshaw digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Kinshaw misses with a straight left.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw thumps Romero with a low kick.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Kinshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kinshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw 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#
Kinshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Kinshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinshaw, right into the meat.
Kinshaw throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kinshaw looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinshaw.
Romero checks a low kick from Kinshaw.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinshaw throws out the jab.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinshaw throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kinshaw misses. #T2#
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
As Kinshaw looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Kinshaw just gets out of the way.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kinshaw scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Kinshaw takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Romero misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Kinshaw backpedaling.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Kinshaw looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Kinshaw just gets out of the way.
Kinshaw scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinshaw misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Kinshaw backing up. Kinshaw nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
Kinshaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kinshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.#T4#
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero slips a straight right by Kinshaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Kinshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Romero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero throws a right hand that Kinshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinshaw also avoids with ease.
Kinshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Kinshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kinshaw 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
The defeated Aquiles Romero had this to say: 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Miles dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Caleb Miles has been cut.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Miles.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Miles.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Miles has his takedown stuffed
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miles looks winded!
Romero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Miles throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily. #KD#
Romero drops Miles with a beautiful combination! Miles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Romero is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Miles is rocked!
Miles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero lands a body shot.
Miles seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Romero has knocked Miles down with a huge combo! Romero steps away and waves a wobbly Miles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Romero sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Miles's defenses. It connects perfectly with Miles's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.
The defeated Caleb Miles had this to say: 'I let my coaches down, team down, I let myself down'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ekaku wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Aquiles Romero 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.
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ekaku back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Ekaku with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A head kick by Ekaku misses
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ekaku tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Romero is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ekaku buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ekaku!! Ekaku is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Romero throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
Post fight, Aquiles Romero took to the microphone: 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku had this to say: 'Im old as fuck but ima still fight these young bitches hahahaha!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Magomedrasulov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedrasulov.
As Romero looks to move away, Magomedrasulov throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedrasulov.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Magomedrasulov dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedrasulov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedrasulov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedrasulov tries to clinch up.
Magomedrasulov looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Magomedrasulov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedrasulov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedrasulov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedrasulov shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albashan Magomedrasulov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedrasulov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedrasulov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedrasulov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romero jabs Magomedrasulov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedrasulov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedrasulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov walks into a jab.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Magomedrasulov shoots and misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedrasulov backs up against the cage. #T3#
Romero pushes Magomedrasulov away with a front kick.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedrasulov is looking for a counter combo.
Albashan Magomedrasulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedrasulov tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedrasulov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedrasulov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedrasulov backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Magomedrasulov is rocked!
Romero connects with a combination that backs up Magomedrasulov into the cage. Romero lands a flurry of punches that gets past Magomedrasulov's guard. Magomedrasulov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Romero bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Mancini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mancini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Mancini persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Mancini misses its intended target.
Romero moves away from the strike by Mancini.
Ray Mancini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mancini has managed to clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mancini uses from the top position.
Mancini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mancini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Romero 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.#T1#
Romero is still trying to improve position.
Mancini throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mancini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romero trying to control the position.
Mancini postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Mancini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancini stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mancini landing some decent shots from guard.
Mancini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancini trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mancini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mancini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mancini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancini trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Mancini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mancini trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Mancini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mancini chips away with some ground and pound.
Mancini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mancini controlling from the top position.
Mancini scoring with some ground and pound.
Mancini distracts Romero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mancini trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero managing to control the position.
Mancini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Mancini throwing strikes but missing.
Mancini trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Mancini throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Mancini being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Mancini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mancini swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Mancini. #TD#
Mancini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romero sprawls well initially but Mancini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mancini 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.
Mancini trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Mancini moves nicely into side control.
Mancini is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Mancini connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort.
Mancini working the head with strikes.
Romero is letting Mancini control him for a moment.
Mancini is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mancini creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ray Mancini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mancini lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
Mancini wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mancini gets to mount! Romero was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mancini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mancini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Romero hang on?
Mancini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mancini cracks Romero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Mancini looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mancini! Romero is hurt baaadly! Mancini is firing away with more strikes - Romero is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
Ray Mancini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1##CL#
Pinakamalupet clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Romero manages to pull guard.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Pinakamalupet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pinakamalupet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Pinakamalupet.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinakamalupet to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Pinakamalupet really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pinakamalupet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Pinakamalupet pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Pinakamalupet does no damage.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Pinakamalupet throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Pinakamalupet wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Pinakamalupet throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinakamalupet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinakamalupet looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Pinakamalupet throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Pinakamalupet misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinakamalupet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinakamalupet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinakamalupet throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Pinakamalupet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinakamalupet.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinakamalupet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Pinakamalupet connects with a looping right hand.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Pinakamalupet is looking to chop away at Romero's legs. #T3#
Pinakamalupet tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinakamalupet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinakamalupet throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pinakamalupet tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinakamalupet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinakamalupet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinakamalupet throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinakamalupet.
A punch combination from Pinakamalupet misses.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Pinakamalupet tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it. #T4#
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild combination.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinakamalupet moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero misses with the combination.
Pinakamalupet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with the combination.
Romero throws a head kick but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romero throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild body shot.
Pinakamalupet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Pepeng Pinakamalupet 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#
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinakamalupet counters with a one-two to the body.
Pinakamalupet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinakamalupet wants to clinch.
Romero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pinakamalupet darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinakamalupet tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinakamalupet fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinakamalupet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero. #T1#
Pinakamalupet misses with a looping right.
Pinakamalupet misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Pinakamalupet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Pinakamalupet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinakamalupet misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinakamalupet throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pinakamalupet throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinakamalupet looks to throw a body kick
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinakamalupet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Romero scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Pinakamalupet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pinakamalupet throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinakamalupet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinakamalupet swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinakamalupet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Pinakamalupet.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinakamalupet.#CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Pinakamalupet. Pinakamalupet maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Pinakamalupet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Pinakamalupet backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pinakamalupet manages to avoid it all.
Pinakamalupet throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinakamalupet.
Romero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
Pinakamalupet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinakamalupet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Pinakamalupet.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinakamalupet's hands.
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild combination.
Romero punishes Pinakamalupet's body with a nice straight punch.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Pepeng Pinakamalupet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinakamalupet lands with a cross.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Pinakamalupet backpedaling.
Pinakamalupet tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero throws out a counter right but Pinakamalupet avoids it with no problem.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild body shot.
Pinakamalupet throws a big shot that misses.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinakamalupet dodges the punch combination from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinakamalupet. #T1#
Pinakamalupet finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Romero's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Pinakamalupet falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
In his post fight interview, Aquiles Romero gave a big smile as he said 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Coffey throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coffey.#CL2#
Coffey moves into the clinch.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coffey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coffey throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coffey circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Romero gets caught flat footed, as Coffey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Coffey controlling from the top position. #ES#
Romero has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coffey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Coffey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Coffey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Romero tries to pull guard but Coffey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Coffey is controlling him.
Coffey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Coffey moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero misses with a combination #CL2#
and Coffey moves into the clinch.#BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Coffey misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Coffey.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coffey.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Coffey.
Coffey misses with a looping left.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Coffey tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Coffey misses. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Coffey.
Coffey wants to clinch.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coffey throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Coffey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Coffey misses its intended target.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Coffey misses with a body shot
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Coffey will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Coffey has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but Coffey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Romero tries to circle away but Coffey has him pinned against the cage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coffey prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aquiles Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coffey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Coffey has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Coffey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coffey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coffey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Coffey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coffey lands the left hand.
Coffey cracks Romero with a good jab.
Coffey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Coffey backing up. Coffey nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
Coffey throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coffey misses with the combination.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coffey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Coffey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1##TD2#
Romero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffey trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coffey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Coffey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coffey is adopting a defensive guard.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Coffey has wrist control.
Coffey seems keen to control Romero's posture.
Romero throws a strike but Coffey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coffey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero 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.
Coffey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coffey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Coffey wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Coffey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero wants to sweep here but Coffey controlling him for the moment.
Coffey wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coffey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Coffey manages to avoid it.
Coffey tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Coffey has his takedown stuffed
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Romero blocks a jab.
Coffey walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Coffey shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Coffey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Coffey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero punishes Coffey's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Romero misses with the combination.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Coffey.
Coffey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
A jab from Coffey misses.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coffey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coffey misses with a leg kick.
Romero throws a big counter combination but Coffey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coffey misses with a looping left.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Coffey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero looks to land a combination but Coffey avoids it well. #T2#
Coffey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coffey goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Coffey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coffey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Coffey.
Romero throws a big counter combination but Coffey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coffey just misses with a punch to the body.
Coffey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Coffey.
Coffey throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Coffey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coffey misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coffey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Coffey throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coffey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Romero.
Coffey works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Coffey moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coffey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coffey works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Coffey feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Coffey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coffey won't allow Romero to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Coffey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coffey 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Parke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Parke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Parke.
Parke is taking a breather. Romero 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.
Romero tries to roll over but Parke keeps him under control.
Parke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parke prevents Romero from improving his position.
Parke is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parke is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parke content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Parke stops Romero from getting back to his feet.
Romero has hold of Parke's hands but Parke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Parke has control of the leg.
Romero is not content to let Parke control the position.
Parke lands strikes from half guard.
Parke working over Romero with some ground and pound. Romero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parke tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
Ground and pound from Parke. #T2#
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parke.
Romero trying to hold on to Parke's head to control him but Parke postures up.
Parke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parke is looking to stall here but Romero recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parke looking to pass the guard.
Parke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parke working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Parke trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Parke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Parke advances position into side control!
Parke cracks Romero with a big elbow.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parke's best efforts.
Parke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Parke scoring with strikes but Romero is staying in there.
Parke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Parke landing punches. #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
A big strike lands for Parke! That's really hurt Romero and he's turned his back - Parke keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Parke jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Parke!
The defeated Aquiles Romero had this to say: 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017

#R1#
Brain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Brain clinches with his opponent.
Brain slows down the pace here.
Brain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
A low kick from Brain misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Brain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Brain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Brain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch.
Brain punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Brain counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero looks winded!
Brain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brain wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range. #CL#
Brain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brain lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Brain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Brain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros 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!#BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Brain misses its intended target. #T2#
Brain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Brain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Brain pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brain.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brain throws out the jab.
Brain with a nice cross.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Brain.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Brain lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Brain scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Brain rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brain walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brain avoids the body shot from Romero. #CL#
Brain clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Brain.
Brain presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
Brain presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Brain has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain lands a nice uppercut.
Brain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brain.
Nice body punch from Brain - that landed with a thud.
Brain lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brain.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!#CL#
Brain has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain lands a nice uppercut.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Brain finish him?
Brain throws a big uppercut that drops Romero! More strikes from Brain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Romero lies dazed against the cage as Brain celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altair Brain!
After winning the bout, Altair Brain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Brain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brain.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brain.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Brain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brain misses with an elbow over the top.
Brain lands with a short shot to the head.
Brain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Brain.
Brain lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Brain misses with a body shot
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Brain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brain tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Brain's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Brain.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Brain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Brain closes the distance and clinches.
Brain lands with a light punch inside. #T2##BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Brain does no damage.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brain scores with a kick to the body.
Brain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Brain lands with a good body shot.
Romero throws a right and a left that Brain avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brain. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero delivers a nice body kick.
Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Brain doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Brain throws a one two combo.
Romero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romero misses with a double jab. #CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Brain has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Brain.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brain just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero is trying to push Brain away but Brain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero prevents a body shot from Brain. #T4#
Brain tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Romero successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Brain stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain 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#
Brain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Brain is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Brain looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero avoids the body shot from Brain.
Brain jabs at Romero's body.
Brain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brain.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
Brain connects with the punch.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain connects with a body shot.#T1#
Good exchange - Brain coming out on top.
Romero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Brain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brain works the jab nicely.
Brain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero cracks Brain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain swings for the body but Romero moves out of range. #T2#
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
Brain misses the shot to the body.
Brain loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brain.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brain jabs at Romero's body.#CL#
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Brain.
Brain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brain.#BC#
Brain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Brain lands an overhand right.
Romero lands a head kick. Brain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brain slips a jab from Romero.
Brain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero throws a combination. Brain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Brain closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Brain lands a body punch.
Brain lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Romero misses. #T4#
Brain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brain throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Brain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Brain digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Brain throws a combination. Romero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brain throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
As Brain backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Brain manages to avoid it all.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Brain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero throws a right and a left that Brain avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Brain.
A cross from Brain lands.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero lands a high kick!
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brain counters with a nice leg kick.
Brain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a series of punches but Brain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brain forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Brain.
Romero tries to pull guard but Brain won't allow it.
A short left from Brain.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero is trying to stall. #T1#
Romero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero is trying to break free.
Brain stalling against the cage.
Romero looking for a takedown.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Romero.
Brain lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Brain.
Romero blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
Brain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Brain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero wants to break free but Brain has control.
Brain leaning against his opponent.
Brain scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Brain has Romero up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Brain.
A nice left hand lands by Brain.
Brain misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brain slowing the pace effectively.
Romero jumps guard but Brain stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brain back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brain swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brain lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
Brain lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Brain - just one landing.
Brain wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a right and a left that Brain avoids nicely.
As Romero looks to move away, Brain throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brain, right into the meat.
Brain scores with a leg kick.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero digs a good hook to Brain's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brain. That's going to slow Romero down.
A jab from Brain misses.
Brain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brain wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Brain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Brain works the jab nicely.
Brain tries a head kick but it misses.
Brain moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brain avoids the head kick by Romero.
Brain wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Brain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brain, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
Altair Brain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Aquiles Romero had this to say: 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Bush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Bush throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Bush avoids it.
Bush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Bush wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Bush throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Romero misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bush feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Romero tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Romero backs away, Bush returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bush throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Bush moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Bush.
Bush wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Bush there.
Romero throws a one two combo. #T2#
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Bush throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Bush misses.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Bush backs away looking to recover.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bush.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Bush walks into a jab.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero misses with a combination
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero works over Bush's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
Bush slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Bush blocks a head kick by Romero.
Bush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Bush misses its intended target.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Bush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bush throws a good cross that connects.
Bush is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Bush lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Bush.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Bush is looking to score with low kicks.
Bush misses with a kick to the body.
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Bush stalks Romero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romero's face. Romero staggers backwards, shaken.
Romero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romero duly obliges.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bush moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero tries to pull guard but Bush forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bush scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Romero backs away, Bush returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Bush misses.
A jab from Romero misses.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero avoids the head kick by Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bush, right into the meat.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Bush needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Bush misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bush tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Bush throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush misses the jab.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Bush scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Bush rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Bush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Bush throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bush.
Some bone on bone action there as Bush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Bush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Bush was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Bush.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand.
Bush throws a shot to the body.
Bush scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bush lands an overhand right.
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 Billy Bush will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bush tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bush takes a step back to recover.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bush digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Bush throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Bush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
A head kick from Bush lands but Romero takes it in his stride.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
Bush avoids the body shot from Romero.
Bush misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Bush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bush darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a combination
letting Bush counter with a right hand.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Romero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a good low kick that Romero was not able to check. #CL#
Bush moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
No joy there for Bush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bush lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero 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.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Romero swinging wildly here.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bush scores with a jab to the head.
Romero misses with the combination.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bush jabs at Romero's body.
Bush blocks the body kick. #T4#
Bush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook.
Bush connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Bush.
Well Bush 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Bush!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Bush thanked Cartel Elite Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1#
Banchamek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banchamek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.#CL#
Banchamek has Romero up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banchamek!
Banchamek swings for the body but Romero moves out of range. #CL#
Banchamek moves into the clinch.#BC#
Banchamek breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero swinging wildly here. #T1#
Banchamek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Banchamek darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.#BC#
Banchamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Romero looks to move away, Banchamek throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banchamek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek lands a high kick! #T2#
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Banchamek looks to land a combination. Romero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banchamek avoids a kick to the body.
Banchamek punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero lands a jab to Banchamek's midsection.#CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Banchamek manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Banchamek takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Banchamek throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banchamek circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero looks to land a combination but Banchamek avoids it well. #CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Banchamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Banchamek pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Banchamek breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek cracks Romero with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Romero tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Banchamek pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Romero is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
Buakaw Banchamek made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Here I am before 17580 screaming adoring fans and all i want to know is..ARE YOU ENTERTAINED Hilo? The 17850 fans go crazy...MAke some NOISE,and FC i hope that this fight card started out right.'.
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Romero. #CUT2#
It looks like Artur Ysengrin has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ysengrin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Ysengrin punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero blocks the body kick. #CL#
Ysengrin rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Romero drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Ysengrin drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Ysengrin off! Ysengrin jumps back into Romero's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero 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.#T1#
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ysengrin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ysengrin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romero keeping full guard, as Ysengrin tries to pass.
Romero is adopting a defensive guard.
Romero 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#
Ysengrin is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ysengrin is refusing to be controlled, as Romero sits in half guard. #T2#
Ysengrin gets back to full guard.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ysengrin is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ysengrin controlling the position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ysengrin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ysengrin throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Ysengrin misses with the body kick
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ysengrin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ysengrin slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Ysengrin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses.
Ysengrin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ysengrins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Romero connects with a solid leg kick.
Ysengrin blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ysengrin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Ysengrin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero throws a right hand that Ysengrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ysengrin also avoids with ease.
Romero tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ysengrin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Ysengrin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Romero tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ysengrin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero looks to land a combination. Ysengrin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ysengrin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artur Ysengrin's cut.
That's time! Ysengrin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ysengrin moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Artur Ysengrin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ysengrin throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Ysengrin drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Romero wants to break free but Ysengrin has control.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ysengrin is defending well for now.
Ysengrin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Ysengrin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Ysengrin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Ysengrin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Ysengrin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Ysengrin stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romero throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ysengrin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ysengrin takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero throws a series of punches but Ysengrin avoids them all with ease.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ysengrin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ysengrin is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ysengrin wants to clinch.
Ysengrin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
As Ysengrin backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Ysengrin manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Ysengrin is looking to clinch.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Ysengrin is rocked!
Ysengrin get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ysengrin stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Romero runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frazier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Frazier's head back.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Frazier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Frazier drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage. #BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frazier back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frazier eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero stalks Frazier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frazier's face. Frazier staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Frazier tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frazier backs up against the cage.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Frazier. #T2#
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Frazier throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romero looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero moves out of range as Frazier throws a body kick. #TD#
Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romero struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frazier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frazier's best efforts.#SU#
Frazier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Frazier is looking for a counter combo.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frazier throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Romero misses.
Frazier works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Romero connects with a body shot.#T4#
A good leg kick by Romero.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Frazier lands but Romero takes it in his stride.
Frazier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frazier sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero digs a good hook to Frazier's body.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier tries to clinch up.
Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romero throws a series of punches but Frazier avoids them all with ease.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Frazier.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frazier with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frazier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Romero throws a series of punches but Frazier moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Frazier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Frazier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Frazier dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Frazier passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frazier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romero is staying active underneath Frazier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romero wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Frazier is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Frazier 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.
Romero is concentrating on defense, preventing Frazier from advancing position. #T3#
Romero wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frazier is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frazier controlling the pace.
Romero wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
Romero wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Romero keeping control of the position.
Frazier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mo Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frazier working over Romero with some ground and pound. Romero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Frazier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frazier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Frazier jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Mo Frazier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Frazier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero is trying is best to control the position here. #SU#
Frazier stands up from half guard.
Romero digs a good hook to Frazier's body.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frazier rather than just go for the knockout.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Frazier's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a nice head kick!
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Frazier tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frazier circles away quickly and effectively.
As Romero looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a two punch combo.
Frazier catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mo Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL#
Frazier has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Frazier
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Frazier darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it. #BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Frazier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Frazier lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frazier lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Romero. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Romero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frazier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romero working a defensive guard but Frazier passes into half guard. #SU#
Frazier escapes and gets back to his feet.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Frazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frazier is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Frazier misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Frazier lands a jab to the nose.
Frazier walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Romero lands a nice shot that snaps Frazier's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aquiles Romero.
I think Romero 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aquiles Romero!
An intense looking Aquiles Romero took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.

Event: USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Less throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Less bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Less.
Less appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Less thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Less is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Less misses the shot to the body.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero 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.
Less fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Less throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Less showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero. #T1#
Romero defending well as Less loads up on a big left hand.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero avoids the head kick by Less.
Nice body kick from Less.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Less throws out a powerful jab.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Less.
Romero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Less.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Less darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Romero manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Less is continuing to stall.
Less wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero managing to control the position.
Less looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Less slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Less goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Less connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Less throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Less throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Less swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Romero avoids the head kick by Less.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Less throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Less swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less throws a head kick that misses.
Less shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Less's head.
Romero misses with a double jab
letting Less counter with a right hand.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Less.
Less throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Less can pounce on him.
Less misses with an uppercut.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Less gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Less cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Less throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Less's shoulder, as Less tries to avoid the shot.
Less throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a hook but Less avoids it easily.
Less swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Less fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Less missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Less lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Less.
Less throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romero throws a right hand that Less ducks under and follows up with a left that Less also avoids with ease.
Less looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Romero thuds a left hand into Less's body.
Less rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Less swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Less 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 Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Less shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Less fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Less throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Less tries to score with a low kick but Romero moves his leg out of the way.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Less only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Less takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Less throws out the jab.
Less scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Less darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Less.
Less throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Less will be more careful next time no doubt.
Name Less seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Less connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Less closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Less gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Less on the inside.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Less scores with a hook to the body.
Less tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Less scores with a hook to the body.
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Less only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Less lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Less wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Less is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Less. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Less darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Less explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Less throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
As Less backs away, Romero returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Less thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.#T4#
Less misses with a low kick.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Less works the jab nicely.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Less tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Less throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romero misses with the combination.
Less throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero moves out of range as Less throws a body kick.
Less throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Less misses.
Less slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Less bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Less. #CL2#
Less has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Less landing knees to the head.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Less looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Less slips the punch.#CL2#
Less has managed to clinch.
Less lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Less.
Less misses with a knee strike.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Less lands with a left 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!
A short right from Less on the inside.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Less.#T1#
Nice elbow from Less.
Less lands with a left to the head.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Less.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Less is keeping busy.
Less prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero can't break the clinch. #TD#
Romero successfully pulls guard.
Less tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Less content to stall in guard here.
Romero 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.#T2#
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Less engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Less wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Less.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Less waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Less, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Less does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Less takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Less.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero misses with a straight left. #T4#
Less keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less lands a jab to the head.
Romero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Less. That one must have hurt.
Less connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Less moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero throws a hook but Less blocks it.
Romero avoids the body shot from Less.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Less tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Less fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romero, pushing him back against the cage.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Name Less seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Less lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Name Less comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Less 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!
During a confident post fight interview, Name Less thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Aquiles Romero had this to say: 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Romero slips under a jab.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Lopetus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopetus defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
As Romero tries to get set, Lopetus tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopetus wants to clinch
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus blocks a jab.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopetus throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopetus thinking.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero counters with a body kick.
Romero throws a hook but Lopetus blocks it.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it. #T1#
Lopetus misses with a body kick.
Lopetus misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a left to the body.
Lopetus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero connects with a high kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus swinging wildly here.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopetus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero stalks Lopetus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopetus's face. Lopetus staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Lopetus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopetus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Lopetus looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Lopetus misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Lopetus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopetus. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopetus throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Lopetus has managed to clinch. #T3#
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lopetus fails to land.
Lopetus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Lopetus throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Lopetus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lopetus rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero prevents a body shot from Lopetus.
Romero tries to pull guard but Lopetus holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Lopetus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a body shot from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopetus uses from the top position.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopetus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopetus tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Lopetus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopetus preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopetus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Keijo Lopetus 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#
Lopetus wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a counter combo.#CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Lopetus. Lopetus maintains the clinch.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Lopetus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopetus dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero thuds a left hand into Lopetus's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Lopetus works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Lopetus misses
and Romero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Lopetus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopetus is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Lopetus misses with a leg kick.
Lopetus tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lopetus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopetus thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Romero blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Nice shot by Romero.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Lopetus is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopetus lands a head shot.#T2#
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Lopetus lands.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
Romero throws a low kick but Lopetus moves out of range easily.
Lopetus misses with a body kick.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus connects with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Romero.
Lopetus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopetus rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##CL#
Lopetus gets a clinch.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Lopetus avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
Lopetus tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Lopetus back against the cage.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopetus avoids it.
Lopetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopetus working aggressively here.
Lopetus misses with some punches.
Lopetus throws a head punch that misses.
Romero is looking to control Lopetus's arms but Lopetus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romero has his back to the cage.
Lopetus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keijo Lopetus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopetus.
Lopetus struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Lopetus misses with a body punch.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopetus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lopetus blocks an elbow strike.
Lopetus presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lopetus - the referee stops the clock and Romero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lopetus. Romero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopetus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopetus lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopetus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lopetus.
Lopetus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lopetus throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopetus misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab by Romero.
Lopetus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Lopetus motions for Romero to come forward. Lopetus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Lopetus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopetus throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Lopetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopetus throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero misses with a combination
and Lopetus counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopetus.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Lopetus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Lopetus slams his shin into Romero's torso.
Romero lands a jab.
Lopetus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopetus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Lopetus avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus tries to clinch up.
Romero scores with a push kick.
Lopetus throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Lopetus manages to duck under it in time.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero avoids the head kick by Lopetus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Romero with a nice cross.
Lopetus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopetus throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopetus scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Lopetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero cracks Lopetus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Romero lands but Lopetus takes it in his stride.
Lopetus lands with a shot to the body.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Lopetus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopetus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopetus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Lopetus throws a leg kick
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopetus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopetus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopetus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopetus scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keijo Lopetus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopetus, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Taisumov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taisumov misses with a right hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Taisumov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taisumov on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Taisumov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero moves away from the strike by Taisumov.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taisumov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero scores with a one two! Taisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taisumov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taisumov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taisumov throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely. #T3#
Taisumov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Taisumov backs away looking to recover.
Taisumov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Taisumov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a body punch but Taisumov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Taisumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Romero.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taisumov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taisumov moves out of range of the body kick.
Taisumov throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Taisumov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisumov staying out of range there.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Taisumov.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taisumov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romero has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romero.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Taisumov off the cage and back into range.
Romero jabs Taisumov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero takes a swing at Taisumov's ribcage but misses.
Taisumov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero swinging wildly here.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov slips under a jab from Romero.
As Romero backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Romero digs a good body shot into Taisumov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Taisumov misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taisumov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Romero connects with a jab.
Taisumov misses with a left hand
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Taisumov moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Taisumov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Taisumov misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romero!
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Taisumov backpedaling.
Romero lands with a hook. Taisumov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero throws the left hand but Taisumov avoids the punch easily.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taisumov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero throws a counter high kick but Taisumov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taisumov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero thows a body kick. Taisumov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Romero will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Taisumov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taisumov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taisumov is just out of range.
Romero throws a series of punches but Taisumov moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taisumov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisumov scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Taisumov both land. Nice combination.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero lands a jab to Taisumov's midsection.#T2#
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Romero.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Taisumov throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Romero throws a head kick that misses
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Taisumov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Taisumov misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a body kick.
Taisumov slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Taisumov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Taisumov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero works over Taisumov's head and body with a nice combination.
Taisumov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
As Aquiles Romero got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: waiting for the boss to contract me at 145 division'.

Event: USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Romero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bush to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bush won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to control but Bush postures up.#T1#
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Bush's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero gets full guard.
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Bush won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Bush stops Romero from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Romero tries to sprawl but Bush drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero moves into full guard.
Bush passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bush is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Bush is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bush postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero wants to stand up but Bush is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bush has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bush's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romero throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Bush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romero defends it well.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Bush.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bush.
Romero feints a jab promting Bush to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero cracks Bush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bush looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bush.
Bush avoids the head kick by Romero.
Bush is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Bush shoots in and bounces Romero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bush 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. #T2#
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head. It's preventing any offense from Bush, at least for the moment.#ES#
Romero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bush off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Bush blocks it.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero tests Bush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Romero. #T3#
Romero looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Bush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Bush blocks a jab.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Bush's torso.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bush counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
Bush cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
Romero wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bush is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bush maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Romero could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bush has cracked it and Romero is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bush!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Bush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: USFC 126
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Pioneeri lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
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!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Pioneeri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero swings for the body but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Romero blocks a jab.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero throws a series of punches but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Pioneeri. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Pioneeri avoids it with no problem.
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Pioneeri moves away and avoids it.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pioneeri. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero looks to land a combination but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Pioneeri.
Romero staying out of range there.
Pioneeri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pioneeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pioneeri misses with a straight right.
Pioneeri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Pioneeri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Romero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pioneeri's head.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Pioneeri misses its intended target.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Pioneeri lands.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pioneeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Pioneeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Pioneeri slips the punch.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pioneeri rather than just go for the knockout.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target. #T1#
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero lands with a hook. Pioneeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pioneeri lands a lovely overhand right.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Pioneeri.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Pioneeri moves out of range easily.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Pioneeri throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Pioneeri backing up. Pioneeri nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pioneeri scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pioneeri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Pioneeri takes one to the side of the head.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Pioneeri.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Pioneeri.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pioneeri.
Pioneeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.#T3#
Pioneeri misses with a two punch combination.
Pioneeri slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pioneeri misses with a few strikes there.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero lands a nice hook to Pioneeri's body. Pioneeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.#T4#
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Romero.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Pioneeri throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pioneeri.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Pioneeri counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Romero.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Pioneeri jabs at Romero's body.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pioneeri.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero connects with a jab.
Pioneeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
A jab from Pioneeri misses.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Pioneeri moved away.#T2#
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Romero misses.
Pioneeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero defending well as Pioneeri loads up on a big left hand.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
A jab from Pioneeri finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Pioneeri connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pioneeri on the side of the head.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Pioneeri seems unphased.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Pioneeri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pioneeri backs up against the cage. #T4#
Romero cracks a nice hook into Pioneeri's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pioneeri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pikku Pioneeri.
I think Romero 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Romero tries to bum rush Cuida with a series of wild strikes but Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Romero throws a right and a left that Cuida avoids nicely.
Cuida tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Cuida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cuida just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuida circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuida throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero lunges at Cuida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cuida's hand.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Cuida moved out of range nicely.
Cuida wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Cuida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cuida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Cuida.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Cuida dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Cuida is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Cuida wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Cuida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cuida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cuida won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero wants to stand up but Cuida is controlling him. #T2#
Romero trying to control the position here.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cuida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cuida working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuida misses with a kick to the body
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A jab from Cuida does it's job there.
Romero misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Cuida clinches with his opponent.
Romero letting Cuida take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuida.
Romero tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuida.
Cuida avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action. #T4#
Cuida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cuida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Romero in his tracks for a moment.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Romero tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the cage.
Cuida blocks a body shot from Romero. #BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Cuida shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Cuida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gray Cuida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cuida throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Cuida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuida missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Romero misses.
Cuida fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida has his takedown stuffed
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero misses with a double jab
enabling Cuida to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero digs a good hook to Cuida's body. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Cuida on that attempt.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero tests Cuida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuida misses with a double jab.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuida misses with the combination.
Cuida tries to clinch up.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero moves away from the strike by Cuida.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cuida moves out of range of the body kick.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cuida scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cuida motions for Romero to come forward. Cuida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Cuida looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Cuida just gets out of the way.
Cuida throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuida tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cuida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cuida is in Romero's guard.
Cuida postures up and lands a big shot to Romero's brow.
Romero wants to stand up but Cuida is controlling him.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Romero controls Cuida momentarily but Cuida frees himself.
Cuida being controlled here momentarily.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cuida wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero fakes the leg kick and cracks Cuida in the body.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Cuida misses with a double jab.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Cuida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cuida off to one side.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero throws a combination. Cuida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Romero connects with a body shot.
Cuida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuida at a distance.
Cuida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero cracks Cuida with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second 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. 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#
Cuida tries to clinch
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cuida is out on his feet! Romero sets himself and nearly takes Cuida's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
As Aquiles Romero got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: when you fight a legend like Guida you give it all to prove you at the top'.
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: POWERS 56
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr lands a head kick! #CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.#T1#
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku Jr avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Romero blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku Jr keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ekaku Jr uses from the top position.
Romero keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a head kick. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekaku Jr somewhat.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Ekaku Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a head kick. #CL#
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ekaku Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero wants to slow Ekaku Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.#T2#
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Romero down. #T3#
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Ekaku Jr drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Romero wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekaku Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku Jr cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. #T2#
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Romero looking to stall.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a big right hand that drops Romero! The killer instinct kicks in and Ekaku Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ekaku Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Hakuin Ekaku Jr said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rinne misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinne moves away.
Rinne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rinne moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
A big right from Rinne misses.
Romero moves away from the strike by Rinne.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinne throws a counter combo.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Rinne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero. #CUT#
It looks like Edvin Rinne has been cut.#T1#
Rinne throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rinne throws a head kick that Romero semi-blocks.
Rinne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rinne cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Rinne shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Rinne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Rinne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rinne with a poor takedown
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvin Rinne.
Romero digs a good body shot into Rinne's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero moves out of range as Rinne throws a body kick. #T2#
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero staying out of range there.
Rinne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Rinne tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Rinne checks it.
Rinne misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rinne thinking.
Rinne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Romero cracks Rinne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romero throws a series of punches but Rinne avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Rinne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romero to the ground. Rinne is now in Romero's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinne looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rinne won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Rinne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rinne is one step ahead there.
Romero 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#
Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rinne moves into full guard.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Rinne keeps moving. #T4#
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rinne 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#
Rinne is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Rinne sits in half guard.
Romero gets full guard.
Rinne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero wants to stand but Rinne is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edvin Rinne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinne motions for Romero to come forward. Rinne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rinne shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero misses with a combination
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero feints a jab promting Rinne to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rinne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rinne.
Rinne throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinne slips under a jab from Romero.
Rinne walks into a left hand.
Rinne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rinne throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinne throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Rinne lands with a good body shot.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rinne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romero - the referee stops the clock and Rinne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romero. Rinne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Rinne misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Rinne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rinne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rinne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edvin Rinne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rinne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rinne scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero cracks Rinne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rinne back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rinne scores with a head kick.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinne can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Rinne.
Rinne misses with a looping right.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rinne under the eye.
Rinne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rinne shoots in but no luck this time.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvin Rinne.
Romero jabs Rinne right on the nose. Rinne blinks but takes it well.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero avoids the body shot from Rinne. #T3#
Romero thumps Rinne with a low kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinne misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero avoids the body shot from Rinne.
A low kick from Rinne misses
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Romero moves out of range as Rinne throws a body kick.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romero lands a jab.
Rinne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero defending well as Rinne loads up on a big left hand.
Romero is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rinne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a nice kick 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!
Rinne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Rinne throws a series of strikes that have Romero backpedaling.
Rinne misses with a takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rinne!
Rinne is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rinne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romero pulls Rinne in close to his closed guard and prevents Rinne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rinne advances position into side control!
Rinne trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edvin Rinne's cut.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Romero lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinne. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Rinne.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinne throws out the jab.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinne circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rinne misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Rinne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rinne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romero counters with a low kick, right behind Rinne 's knee.
Rinne misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Rinne's head but Rinne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A head kick misses from Rinne.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinne throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rinne throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Rinne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rinne throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero tests Rinne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rinne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rinne blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero avoids the head kick by Rinne.
Rinne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinne. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rinne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Romero.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinne throws a right hand that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Rinne saw that one coming.
Romero swings for the body but Rinne moves out of range.
Rinne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinne misses with a straight right.
Rinne looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Rinne tries a head kick but it misses.
Rinne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rinne slips under a jab from Romero.
It seemed like Rinne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero punishes Rinne's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Rinne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rinne throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Rinne misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero moves forwards but Rinne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Rinne throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Rinne only half commits.
Rinne moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Rinne on that attempt.
Rinne lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Rinne stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rinne avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rinne shoots and misses
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Rinne.
Rinne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero moves away from the strike by Rinne.
Romero misses with the combination.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Rinne.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rinne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edvin Rinne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rinne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rinne closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Rinne pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvin Rinne.
Rinne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romero, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
In his post fight interview, Aquiles Romero gave a big smile as he said 'i really improved in my fighting style, feel happy to fight again '.

Event: PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Whelan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Whelan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Whelan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick from Romero.
Whelan loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Whelan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whelan misses with an uppercut
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Whelan tries to clinch but Romero moves away
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whelan.
Whelan throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Whelan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Romero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Whelan closes the distance and clinches.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Whelan blocks with his arms. #T1#
Romero jumps guard but Whelan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whelan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romero walks into a left hand.
Whelan misses with a looping right.
Whelan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whelan throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Whelan lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero lands a head kick!
Whelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whelan.
Whelan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Whelan is rocked!
Romero lands a brutal head kick. Whelan looks out on his feet and Romero throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aquiles Romero!
Post fight, Aquiles Romero took to the microphone: 'my back was against the wall, had to give my all to prove i can be a force to reckon with '.

Event: PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrow sprawls well. Morrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero 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.
Romero moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Morrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Morrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrow lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrow throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Morrow will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Romero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Romero avoids the body shot from Morrow.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero with the counter takedown but Morrow avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Alex Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Alex Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Romero. #CL#
Morrow clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Romero. #T2#
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrow tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Morrow back against the cage. #BC#
Morrow manages to break the clinch.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Morrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrow.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Morrow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Morrow lands a shot to the body.
Romero prevents a body shot from Morrow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Romero jumps guard. #SU#
Morrow stands up from Romero's guard - Morrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense.
Morrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.#CL#
Morrow rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T4#
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Morrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Morrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Morrow.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero prevents a body shot from Morrow.
Morrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrow works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrow blocking some punches.
Morrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
Morrow pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Romero.
Morrow lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Morrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Morrow rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Morrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Morrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrow avoids a kick to the body.
Morrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Morrow is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrow avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Morrow misses. #T1#
Morrow lands the left hand.
Morrow avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab.
Morrow cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrow.
Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Nice body kick from Morrow.#CL#
Morrow has managed to clinch.
Morrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Morrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romero up against the cage.
Romero fails to pull guard. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.
Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
Morrow lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romero up against the cage.#BC#
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Morrow scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrow throws a sloppy body shot
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
Morrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Morrow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrow lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alex Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Romero.
Morrow tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morrow misses the jab.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Alex Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Morrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
A low kick from Morrow is predictable there
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Morrow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow wants to clinch.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow looks to land a combination. Romero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morrow takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrow misses the target.#T1#
Morrow cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Morrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrow takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Morrow is looking to clinch.
And Romero responds with a good body kick, but Morrow manages to step out the way in time.
Morrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range. #CL#
Morrow gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Morrow to work.
Morrow stalling against the cage.
Morrow seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Morrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Morrow has the dominant position.
Romero letting Morrow take a breather here.
Morrow tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morrow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Morrow.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Morrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrow. #T3#
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Morrow thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Morrow slips the punch.
It looked like Morrow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alex Morrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Morrow.
Morrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Morrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Morrow swings for the body but Romero moves out of range. #CL#
Morrow clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
Morrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrow has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero letting Morrow take a breather here.
Morrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Morrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrow, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Morrow!
Alex Morrow took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DC Unrivaled for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Ekaku Jr misses
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekaku Jr.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back to recover.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##CL#
Ekaku Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Romero trying to stall but Ekaku Jr improves his position.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over against the cage.#BC#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Ekaku Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Romero takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
A combination from Ekaku Jr does no damage.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Ekaku Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Romero works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ekaku Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Romero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Romero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekaku Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romero can turn it around.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action. #BC#
Ekaku Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero looks to land a combination but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
As Romero backs away, Ekaku Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Ekaku Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Ekaku Jr wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
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. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Romero has hold of Ekaku Jr's hands but Ekaku Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekaku Jr in particular looking to stall.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Ekaku Jr is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr jumps guard but Romero stands there with Ekaku Jr around his waist. Ekaku Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romero blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Romero misses. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to push Ekaku Jr away but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romero 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.
Romero striking off his back but it's not causing Ekaku Jr any problems. #T2#
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ekaku Jr lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ekaku Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero gets back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr works his way into full mount! #T3#
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking to improve his position but Ekaku Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Ekaku Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ekaku Jr cracks Romero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekaku Jr breaks from Romero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Romero squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Ekaku Jr unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Romero wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ekaku Jr celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.

Event: PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Romero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hughes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hughes lands a nice knee to the body.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hughes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T1#
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Romero shrugs off.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Romero pulls guard successfully.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Romero, up you get!
Hughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hughes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hughes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Romero avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romero's face.
Hughes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romero blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Romero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Hughes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Hughes gets an underhook and turns Romero into the cage.
Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes connects with a knee to the head.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aquiles Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hughes.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Romero 's eye.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes landing knees to the body. #T4#
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Romero takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
Hughes dips a shoulder and cracks Romero with a mighty uppercut! Romero falls back against the cage and Hughes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Romero is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hughes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harlon Hughes!
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Barbossa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbossa swinging wildly here.
Barbossa lands the left hand.
Barbossa feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Barbossa misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Jab by Barbossa.
Romero defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Barbossa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Barbossa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero blocks a jab.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Barbossa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##CL#
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
Barbossa lands a left hand.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Barbossa keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbossa.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbossa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Barbossa.
Romero tries to pull guard but Barbossa holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Barbossa letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa stalling against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Barbossa has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Barbossa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbossa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbossa presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Barbossa keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Barbossa.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Romero. #BC#
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbossa finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbossa with a body shot.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbossa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Barbossa.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero slips a jab from Barbossa.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Barbossa clinches. #T1#
Romero avoiding damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Barbossa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbossa gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Barbossa there.
Barbossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Barbossa lands a head kick!
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbossa lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbossa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romero tries to pull guard but Barbossa won't allow it.
A short left from Barbossa.
A right hand to the body from Barbossa.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbossa walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Romero.#CL#
Barbossa moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbossa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero slips under a jab.
Barbossa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Barbossa throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbossa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbossa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Romero
and Barbossa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbossa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Barbossa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbossa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbossa's head.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Barbossa finds it's target.#CL#
Barbossa clinches with his opponent.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Barbossa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbossa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbossa. #BC#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.#T1##CL#
Barbossa darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbossa thinking.
Barbossa swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbossa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Barbossa has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
Barbossa pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Barbossa.
Barbossa motions for Romero to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Barbossa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
Romero throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbossa circles away quickly and effectively.
As Romero tries to get set, Barbossa tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbossa lands a head shot.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Romero raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbossa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero slips under a jab from Barbossa.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barbossa tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Barbossa swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Barbossa.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Barbossa. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch.
Romero throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa swinging wildly here.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Barbossa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbossa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.

Event: PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Romero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roumani dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roumani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero slips a straight right by Roumani.
Romero lands a head kick. Roumani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roumani misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero throws a series of punches but Roumani moves out of range.
Ali Roumani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Roumani misses with a takedown attempt
and Roumani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roumani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Roumani lands a head kick. Romero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roumani misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roumani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Roumani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roumani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Roumani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roumani avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy head kick
and Roumani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roumani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roumani shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Romero misses its target.
Roumani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roumani. #T2#
Romero avoids the body shot from Roumani.
Roumani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Roumani misses with a hook.
Roumani misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Romero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roumani misses with a few strikes there.
Romero blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Roumani down.
Romero avoids the body shot from Roumani.
Roumani throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roumani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Roumani's torso.#T3#
Roumani falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Roumani misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roumani just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roumani shoots and misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Roumani will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romero.
Roumani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roumani goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Roumani is looking to score with low kicks.
Roumani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target. #T4#
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Roumani blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roumani's knee momentarily.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roumani's head.
Roumani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero slips a straight right by Roumani.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumani misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roumani. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roumani misses with a wild combination.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero works Roumani's body with a nice hook.
Roumani lands with a cross.
Roumani misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero 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#
Romero slips under a jab.
Roumani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Romero scores with the left hand. Roumani knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero stalks Roumani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roumani's face. Roumani staggers backwards, shaken.
Roumani throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Roumani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romero has got the better of the exchanges.
Roumani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero cracks Roumani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roumani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roumani lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Roumani shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Roumani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Roumani shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Romero throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roumani avoids it.
Roumani throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Roumani misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a nice leg kick.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Roumani misses with a shot to the body
and Romero counters with a two punch combo.
Roumani misses with a straight left.
Roumani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRomero.
Roumani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roumani throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws a counter high kick but Roumani was just alert enough to avoid it.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumani.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Roumani.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Roumani misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Roumani throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roumani just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Roumani throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roumani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roumani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero lands a jab.
Roumani looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Roumani misses the shot to the body.
Roumani missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roumani throws a counter combo.
Romero looks to land a combination but Roumani avoids it well.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Roumani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roumani's sensitive parts. #T3#
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roumani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roumani misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Roumani coming out on top.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roumani throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roumani thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Roumani misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Roumani throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Roumani.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roumani can do to turn this around?
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Roumani throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Roumani blocks it.
Roumani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
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!
Roumani tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Roumani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roumani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Roumani on that attempt.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roumani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Romero.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roumani throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero throws a body punch but Roumani moves out of range.
Roumani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roumani looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roumani.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Roumani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roumani.
Roumani shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roumani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Roumani backing up. Roumani nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
Roumani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roumani. That did some damage!
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roumani throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Roumani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roumani throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Romero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roumani.#T2#
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roumani somewhat.
Roumani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roumani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumani.
Roumani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.#T3#
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Roumani throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
Roumani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roumani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero tries to bum rush Roumani with a series of wild strikes but Roumani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roumani thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roumani throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
As Roumani looks to move away, Romero throws a big counter combo but Roumani just gets out of the way.
Roumani misses with a looping right.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Roumani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali Roumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roumani lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roumani takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Roumani's torso.
Roumani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero throws a head kick but Roumani moves out of range.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Roumani tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Roumani's head.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Roumani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romero.
Roumani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roumani just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to fight Nick Diaz in this weight class in this division!'.

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