Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Juan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
Nice shot lands for Tillman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tillman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tillman.
Juan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillman with a nice cross.
Juan shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl out of it but Juan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Tillman - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Juan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tillman with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tillman.
Tillman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juan dives in and grabs Tillman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tillman pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
Pat Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
Tillman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tillman cracks Juan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tillman leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tillman is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juan shoots for a takedown but Tillman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tillman!
Tillman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juan's hands.
Tillman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tillman. Tillman obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Tillman as Juan shoots in.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Tillman.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juan has time to react.
Tillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman throws a front kick that sends Juan stumbling back into the cage.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Juan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juan's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Juan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juan avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Tillman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Juan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tillman as he jumps to the side.
Tillman stuffs the takedown attempt from Juan. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillman jabs Juan right on the nose. Juan blinks but takes it well.
Tillman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juan shoots for a double leg takedown but Tillman sprawls well. He's pushed Juan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Juan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tillman's half guard.
Tillman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tillman.
Tillman wants to sweep here but Juan controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tillman has his hands on Juan's head, controlling the position.
Tillman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tillman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juan's guard. #REVR#
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Juan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tillman has picked Juan up and slammed him! Juan can't keep hold of the triangle and Tillman manages to pass to side control!
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Juan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Tillman stalls from top position.
Juan is looking for a sweep.
Juan is letting Tillman control him for a moment. #SUB#
Tillman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Juan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tillman's guard! Nice work there by Juan!
Juan stands and throws Tillman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tillman struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Juan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tillman but Tillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tillman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Juan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Juan is looking to advance position but Tillman won't allow it.
Tillman wants to control but Juan is keeping busy.
Tillman gets full guard.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Juan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman is trying to control but can't.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Juan misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan fails to advance to Tillman's back.
Juan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Juan wants to finish this one by submission but Tillman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Juan.
Juan avoids the attempt from Tillman to control.#SUB2#
Juan has hold of Tillman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tillman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Juan lands a big elbow. #T2#
Tillman is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Juan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tillman tries to hold on but Juan postures up.#SUB2#
Juan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tillman is trying desperately to improve position.
Tillman gets back to half guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Tillman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan keeps trying to improve his position.
Tillman wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well. #T3#
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Tillman defends it.
Juan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juan trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan can do to turn this around?
Tillman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tillman with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Juan looking for a guillotine here but Tillman defends easily.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Tillman stays in close to Juan's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tillman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tillman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tillman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tillman cracks Juan with a good jab.
Tillman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tillman. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Pat Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Juan.
Tillman fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Tillman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tillman fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Tillman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tillman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tillman, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
Tillman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Juan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tillman tries to avoid it but Juan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tillman to the ground. Tillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tillman lands a jab to the nose.
Juan ducks right into an uppercut from Tillman.
Juan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juan on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tillman.
Tillman stuffs the takedown attempt from Juan. Juan gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman lands a high kick!
Pat Tillman is winning the standup battle so far.
Tillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juan doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan tries for a takedown but Tillman circles away easily
and Tillman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juan manages to avoid it.
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juan 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.
Tillman lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Tillman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tillman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tillman postures up.
Tillman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tillman in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Tillman has control of the leg.
Tillman is taking a breather. Juan 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.#SUB#
Tillman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juan is just riding it out for now. Tillman eventually gives up the hold.
Tillman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tillman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juan!
Tillman controlling his opponent.
Juan is working to get back to half guard.
Tillman with good strikes from the mount here!
Tillman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tillman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Juan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tillman trying to control but Juan is having none of it.
Juan can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
Pat Tillman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im retiring. So long!'.

Event: CEC 504
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tillman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Tillman off the cage and back into range.
Fakiiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Tillman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.
Tillman lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and Fakiiri settles back down.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Tillman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tillman 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. #T1#
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Tillman swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Fakiiri throws out a powerful jab.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fakiiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tillman punishes Fakiiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri punishes Tillman's body with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Tillman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri works Tillman's body with a nice hook.
Tillman moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Tillman throws an overhand right that lands on Fakiiri's shoulder, as Fakiiri tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman backing away here, and Fakiiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Tillman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Tillman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tillman blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman ducks right into an uppercut from Fakiiri.
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Tillman misses its target.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Fakiiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tillman 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 Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fakiiri misses the body punch
and Tillman counters with a straight right hand.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tillman on the side of the head.#T3#
Fakiiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tillman takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
A lazy body kick from Tillman
and Fakiiri counters with a left to the body.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri works Tillman's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
A jab from Tillman misses.
Tillman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Tillman dives in and scores a takedown into Fakiiri's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Fakiiri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tillman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tillman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Fakiiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fakiiri has his foot on Tillman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tillman works his way back into a safe position though.
Tillman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fakiiri has his foot on Tillman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tillman works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri pulls Tillman in close to prevent any damage.
Fakiiri is trying to control the position but Tillman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri 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#
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
Tillman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tillman.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Fakiiri backs away, Tillman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fakiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Tillman checks it.
Tillman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Fakiiri as Tillman shoots in.
A combination from Tillman does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fakiiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fakiiri! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tillman.
Tillman needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Fakiiri dips to his left and cracks Tillman with an uppercut!#T1#
Tillman with a hook.
Tillman connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head.
A jab from Tillman misses.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Tillman is just out of range.
Fakiiri cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tillman slips a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Tillman's leg. Tillman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fakiiri scores with a jab. Tillman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri with a hook.
Tillman loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.#T2#
Fakiiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman throws an overhand right that lands on Fakiiri's shoulder, as Fakiiri tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
Fakiiri scores with a head kick.
Fakiiri scores with a jab.
Fakiiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tillman throws a counter high kick but Fakiiri was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tillman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tillman throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman lands with a shot to the body.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Tillman blocks the low kick.#T3#
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but Fakiiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman lands with a nice body punch.
Tillman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Tillman works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Tillman.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Tillman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tillman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tillman throws a low kick, looking for Fakiiri's leg but Fakiiri calmly moves out of range.
Fakiiri misses with a leg kick
and Tillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tillman is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman misses with a straight left. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. Tillman shakes it off.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Tillman counters with a straight right hand.
Fakiiri misses the jab.
Tillman stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tillman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tillman takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws the left hand but Tillman avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Pat Tillman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Tillman blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tillman misses its target.
Fakiiri defending well as Tillman loads up on a big left hand.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tillman walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fakiiri. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Fakiiri lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tillman 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 Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tillman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fakiiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Tillman's head.
Tillman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles back to his feet.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Tillman throws a right hand that misses
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tillman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Tillman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tillman thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.#T1#
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri walks into a straight right hand from Tillman.
Fakiiri connects with a high kick.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tillman on the side of the head.
Fakiiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Fakiiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fakiiri wants to slow Tillman down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tillman checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a lazy head kick
and Tillman counters with a nice uppercut.
Tillman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fakiiri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tillman scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Tillman walks into a jab.#T2#
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Tillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Fakiiri scores with a hook.
Fakiiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Tillman's head.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Tillman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tillman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tillman counters with a leg kick.
Tillman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Tillman throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
It looked like Tillman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
It looked like Tillman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Fakiiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tillman lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tillman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tillman, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut
and Tillman counters with a solid body kick.
Tillman wants to slow Fakiiri down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman tries a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Tillman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillman.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillman cracks Fakiiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri jabs Tillman right on the nose. Tillman blinks but takes it well.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Tillman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tillman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nakki Fakiiri.
I think Fakiiri 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
After the big win, Nakki Fakiiri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Hogan slips under a jab.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Tillman with a jab.
A big right from Tillman misses.
Tillman loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tillman. That did some damage!
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman scores with a punch to the head.
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
Tillman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tillman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman thumps Hogan with a low kick.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Tillman throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top.
Tillman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tillman takes one to the chin there.
Tillman wants to slow Hogan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hogan throws a body kick that misses.
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan cracks the inside of Tillman's front leg. #CL2#
Tillman moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps Hogan's head back.
Nice body kick from Hogan.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tillman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillman.#T2#
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tillman sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tillman throws a front kick aimed at Hogan's knee but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan throws a body punch but Tillman moves out of range.
Tillman throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tillman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tillman tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tillman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tillman is able to avoid easily.
Hogan punishes Tillman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tillman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Tillman.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan misses with a hook.#T3#
Tillman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan cracks Tillman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tillman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - Tillman had a free shot at his head there.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tillman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogan is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Tillman moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Tillman won't allow it.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tillman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogan tries to break free but Tillman pushes him back against the cage.
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage. #T4#
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
Tillman has Hogan pressed against the cage, preventing Hogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Hogan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tillman misses with some punches.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Tillman is controlling him.
Hogan tries to break free but Tillman pushes him back against the cage.
Tillman working aggressively here.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tillman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Tillman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman slips a jab from Hogan.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Jab by Tillman.
Tillman tries a head kick but it misses.
Tillman blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hogan.
Hogan throws a hook but Tillman avoids it easily.
Hogan dips to his left and cracks Tillman with an uppercut!
Tillman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tillman misses the body punch
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tillman.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Hogan.
Tillman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hogan.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Tillman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hogan avoids a kick to the body.
Hogan cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Tillman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Tillman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Tillman missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan throws a low kick but Tillman avoids it.
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Tillman's leg but Tillman calmly moves out of range.
Hogan slips under a jab from Tillman.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Tillman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tillman blocks a jab.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tillman misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tillman scores with a head kick.
Hogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Tillman misses.
Tillman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman. #T3#
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tillman walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
Tillman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hogan's sensitive parts.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillman connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Hogan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Tillman misses with a hook.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tillman tries to land a body kick
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Hogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tillman.
Tillman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Tillman was not able to check.
Tillman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hogan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tillman feints a counter leg kick.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tillman.
Tillman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tillman misses with a kick to the body.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hogan throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tillman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hogan is wise to it.
Hogan walks into a straight right hand from Tillman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan works the jab nicely.
Hogan throws a push kick but Tillman slaps the foot to one side.
Tillman slips a straight right by Hogan.
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 Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan throws a combination. Tillman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Hogan.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tillman to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan slips a straight right by Tillman.
Tillman lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tillman.
Tillman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Tillman swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Tillman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tillman scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Tillman misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tillman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tillman misses with a head kick.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tillman.
Tillman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tillman thuds his shin into the meat of Hogan's side.
Tillman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hogan.
Hogan throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan is looking to slow Tillman down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Tillman blocks the low kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
Tillman throws a leg kick but Hogan checks it.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Tillman slips the punch.
Hogan slips under a jab from Tillman.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Tillman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillman cracks Hogan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tillman throws a leg kick but Hogan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
The fighters circling - Tillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Tillman scoring well with a low kick there.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Tillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Tillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Tillman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tillman swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tillman.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman tries to land a front kick but Hogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tillman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tillman tries to clinch up.
Hogan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - Tillman had a free shot at his head there.
Hogan misses with a kick to the body.
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Tillman stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman lands with a good body shot.
Tillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tillman moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Tillman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hogan blocks it well.
Nice shot by Tillman.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Tillman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tillman sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tillman misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Tillman feints the counter takedown.
Tillman misses with a looping left.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman takes one to the chin there.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Tillman.
Well Tillman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
oCrazy drops his hands momentarily and Tillman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but oCrazy moved out of range.
oCrazy is looking to counter punch.
Tillman misses with a leg kick
and oCrazy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tillman with a jab.
Tillman misses with a double jab.
It looked like oCrazy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tillman.
oCrazy lands with a nice body kick.
oCrazy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tillman looks to throw the jab but oCrazy is out of range.
oCrazy slips under a jab.
Tillman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
oCrazy throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Tillman lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oCrazy checks the leg kick.#T1#
Tillman avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tillman checks it well.
oCrazy blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Tillman slams his shin into oCrazy's torso.
oCrazy lands a high kick!
Tillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
oCrazy scores with a jab. Tillman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from oCrazy misses.
Tillman scores with a body shot.
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent oCrazy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tillman misses with a right hand
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman cracks oCrazy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Tillman.
Tillman scores with the left hand. oCrazy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tillman connects with a good right hand that stumbles oCrazy. oCrazy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
oCrazy moves in looking to clinch but Tillman pushes him off.
Tillman throws a leg kick but oCrazy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from oCrazy.
Tillman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
oCrazy connects with a solid leg kick.
oCrazy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tillman throws a hook but oCrazy avoids it easily.
oCrazy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
oCrazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tillman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
oCrazy throws a leg kick but Tillman sees it coming and moves out of range.
oCrazy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract oCrazy.
oCrazy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
oCrazy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Tillman as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by oCrazy.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tillman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Tillman clinches up against the cage.
oCrazy working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tillman. #T4#
Tillman lands with a short shot to the head.
oCrazy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tillmans head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch.
oCrazy misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from oCrazy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tillman.
Tillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
oCrazy tries to throw a body punch but Tillman avoids it by throwing oCrazy back against the cage.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Tillman jumps guard and drags oCrazy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
oCrazy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tillman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Cartel. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
oCrazy throws a strike but Tillman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
oCrazy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
oCrazy looking to control.
Tillman landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
That's time! oCrazy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tillman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by oCrazy.
Tillman throws a nice outside leg kick.
oCrazy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Tillman.
Tillman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
oCrazy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tillman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
oCrazy backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman is looking to slow oCrazy down with leg kicks.
Tillman lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but oCrazy is out of range.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tillman avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##CL#
Tillman tries to keep at a distance but oCrazy has taken the fight into the clinch.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the side of Tillman's head.
oCrazy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
oCrazy is working Tillman over against the cage.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
Tillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage.
Tillman slows down the pace here.
Tillman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by oCrazy.
oCrazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
oCrazy tries a body shot but Tillman blocks it.
oCrazy misses with a punch on the inside.
oCrazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tillman.
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as oCrazy controls the action.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
oCrazy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but oCrazy avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tillman.
Tillman lands a body punch in the clinch.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by oCrazy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tillman, which made it look bad.
oCrazy sets himself, and Tillman steps forward looking for the clinch! oCrazy avoids it this time.
Tillman misses with a looping right.#T3#
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but oCrazy moves away.
oCrazy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and oCrazy is able to avoid easily.
Tillman misses with an uppercut
and oCrazy counters with a straight right hand.
Tillman jabs oCrazy right on the nose. oCrazy blinks but takes it well.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand
and oCrazy counters with a low kick, right behind Tillman 's knee.
oCrazy throws a chopping leg kick but Tillman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tillman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to oCrazy's calf.
Tillman swings away with a body shot that misses
and oCrazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tillman misses with a body punch
letting oCrazy counter with a right hand.
Tillman misses with a low kick.#T4#
Tillman thuds his right hand into oCrazy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tillman lands with an uppercut that bounces oCrazy off the cage and back into range.
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!
Tillman misses with a left hand
and oCrazy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
Tillman connects with a body shot.
Tillman lands a jab to oCrazy's midsection.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Tillman checks a low kick from oCrazy.
oCrazy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
oCrazy lands with an overhand left.
oCrazy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tillman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between oCrazy's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman moves out of range as oCrazy throws a body kick.
oCrazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oCrazy misses with a double jab.
Tillman digs a good hook to oCrazy's body.
Tillman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but oCrazy checks it well.
oCrazy misses with a looping right.
Tillman misses with a kick to the body
and oCrazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Nice defenses there by oCrazy.
Nice defenses there by oCrazy.
oCrazy is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Tillman dips to his left and cracks oCrazy with an uppercut!
Tillman looks to land a left hand but oCrazy moved out of range nicely.
Tillman lands a jab to the head.
Tillman tries to clinch but oCrazy is having none of it.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but oCrazy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
Tillman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. oCrazy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tillman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
oCrazy throws a lazy right hand but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
oCrazy throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
Idi oCrazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Tillman.
oCrazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
Tillman moves out of range of the body kick.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but oCrazy moves away.
oCrazy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tillman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt oCrazy.
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!
Good work by oCrazy as he checks the leg kick.
Tillman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tillman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tillman's corner calls for a 1-2. Tillman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tillman misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Tillman. That snapped oCrazy's head back.
Tillman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
oCrazy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
oCrazy walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by oCrazy.
oCrazy throwing a counter right hand but Tillman manages to avoid it.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
oCrazy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tillman connects with a leg kick. oCrazy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tillman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4##TD2#
Tillman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman wants to control from the top but oCrazy keeps moving. #SUB#
oCrazy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tillman uses it to pass to side control.
Tillman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down oCrazy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tillman is putting a hurting on oCrazy here, landing some big shots from side control.
oCrazy is trying to improve his position.
Tillman blocks the strikes from oCrazy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Tillman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tillman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
A very excited looking Pat Tillman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Tillman's corner calls for a 1-2. Tillman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juan misses with a takedown
and Tillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Juan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan pushes down on Tillman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tillman tries to get to full guard but Juan has control of the leg.
Tillman is not content to let Juan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Tillman defends it.
Juan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tillman is trying to control but can't.
Juan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tillman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tillman is doing well to control the position and prevent Juan from advancing to side control.
Tillman wants to get back to full guard.
Tillman controlling the position well.
Juan trying to control from half guard but Tillman is working away.
Tillman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tillman is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan passes Tillman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tillman is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Juan seems to be looking for submissions.
Juan is looking to take a break and control but Tillman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tillman defending well though.
Juan trying to pass the guard but Tillman defending well. #SUB#
Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tillman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Tillman is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Tillman wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well.
Tillman is positioning himself well to prevent Juan advancing to mount.
Juan is trying to control. Tillman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juan is thwarting Tillman's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Juan looks for a takedown but Tillman sprawls well.
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tillman.#TD#
Juan shoots in and bounces Tillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tillman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Juan as he checks the leg kick.
Juan moves away from the strike by Tillman.
Juan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tillman pinned against the cage. Tillman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tillman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tillman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Juan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juan moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
A low kick from Tillman is predictable there
and Juan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tillman really felt that one!
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Tillman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Juan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tillman is fending him off so far but Juan persists. Nope, Tillman circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan darts in looking for a takedown but Tillman gets double underhooks and turns Juan into the cage.
Juan with a poor takedown
and Tillman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan tries to move into range but Tillman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juan avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Juan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman thuds his right hand into Juan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tillman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Juan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juan wants to control but Tillman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tillman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Juan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Juan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tillman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Juan's guard! Nice work there by Tillman!
Tillman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillman looking to sit in guard and control but Juan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Tillman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is keeping the position.
Juan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tillman's guard.
Juan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tillman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juan's back!
Juan tries to roll but Tillman sticks to his back.
Tillman looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Tillman is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tillman has the hooks in. Juan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juan turns into Tillman and is now in his guard.
Tillman keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman has control of Juan's left arm, preventing Juan from doing any damage.
Tillman keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tillman throws a low kick, looking for Juan's leg but Juan calmly moves out of range.
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Juan tries for a takedown but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juan slips under a jab from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a straight left.
Tillman leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan ducks right into an uppercut from Tillman.
Tillman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juan.
Tillman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juan scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Juan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tillman.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juan on the side of the head.
Juan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman misses with a straight right.
No luck for Juan with that takedown attempt.
Tillman misses with the body kick#TD#
and Juan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juan.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juan passes Tillman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tillman keeping control of the position. #T2#
Tillman is trying to get back to full guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Tillman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan looking to ground and pound but Tillman is blocking nicely.
Tillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tillman is trying to escape the mount.
Tillman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Juan is stalling here but it's allowed Tillman to get half guard.
Sean Juan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillman is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tillman avoid being mounted?
Juan moves nicely into side control.
Tillman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juan is thwarting Tillman's attempts to control the position.
Tillman is controlling Juan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Tillman is defending well.
Tillman is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Juan wants to pass to mount but Tillman is defending the position.
Juan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Juan looking to ground and pound but Tillman is blocking nicely.
Juan is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tillman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tillman shrugs it off.
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tillman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tillman is holding on to half guard well.

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 Sean Juan.
I think Juan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Tillman throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tillman is just out of range.
Tillman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan lands with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hogan blocks the leg kick.
Tillman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tillman can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tillman pushes Hogan away with a front kick.
Tillman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan lands a body shot.
Hogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
As Tillman backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Good shot there by Hogan.
Tillman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tillman scores with a jab to the head.
Tillman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillman! But no joy.
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan with a hook.
Tillman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tillman. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman with a nice cross.
Hogan is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
Tillman misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Tillman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman is looking to chop away at Hogan's legs. #T2#
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Tillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
Tillman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hogan is out of range and Tillman settles back down.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tillman just manages to avoid it.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tillman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Tillman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Tillman's knee but Tillman avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tillman. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Tillman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Tillman 's knee.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tillman's calf.
Tillman tries to land a front kick but Hogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Tillman avoided it.#T3#
Tillman scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Hogan lands with a shot to the body.
Tillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tillman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
Hogan wants to slow Tillman down by chopping away at his legs.
Tillman slips under a jab from Hogan.
Tillman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Tillman - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tillman!
Hogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hogan thuds his right hand into Tillman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Hogan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tillman thumps Hogan with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan. #T4#
Hogan lands with a good body shot.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman checks a leg kick.
Hogan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Hogan takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
Hogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Hogan - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and Tillman only half commits.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tillman just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tillman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Tillman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tillman throws a shot to the body.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan connects with a right hand. Tillman shakes it off.
Hogan slips a straight right by Tillman.
A good leg kick by Tillman.
Hogan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Decent striking displayed by Tillman there.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogan checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan thumps Tillman with a low kick.
Hogan slips a straight right by Tillman.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tillman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tillman checks a leg kick.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
Tillman looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
A low kick from Hogan misses
and Tillman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tillman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hogan avoids a kick to the body.
Hogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tillman is out of range.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman flicks out a counter leg kick but Hogan steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tillman.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Tillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillman motions for Hogan to come forward. Tillman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a hook.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tillman tries to work over Hogan's front leg with a kick but Hogan checks it.
Tillman blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Tillman throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan defending well as Tillman loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogan connects with a jab.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tillman. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tillman's sensitive parts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Tillman tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tillman.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
Tillman lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Tillman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tillman lands the left hand.
Tillman checks the leg kick.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
That kick from Tillman tenderised Hogan's leg. Hogan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hogan checks a leg kick.
Hogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tillman checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tillman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tillman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Tillman's leg but Tillman calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
Tillman moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Hogan connects with the punch.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tillman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Tillman.
Tillman throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it.
Tillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tillman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tillman thuds his shin into the meat of Hogan's side.
Hogan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hogan throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tillman lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillman doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan 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 Tillman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tillman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
Tillman blocks a jab.
Tillman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hogan's calf.
Tillman misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Hogan.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
It looked like Hogan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tillman.
Tillman defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tillman.
Hogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Tillman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hogan checks a low kick from Tillman.
Hogan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tillman avoids it.
Tillman lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tillman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan tries to work over Tillman's front leg with a kick but Tillman checks it.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Tillman.
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Tillman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tillman takes one to the chin there.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan moves out of range as Tillman strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from Hogan.
Hogan lands a head shot.
Tillman moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
Hogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps Hogan's head back.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hogan. Tillman shrugs it off though.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Tillman checks it.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Tillman's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Tillman tries to score with a low kick but Hogan moves his leg out of the way.
Tillman connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tillmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tillman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hogan takes a step back to recover.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tillman checks it.
Tillman tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Tillman misses the jab.
Hogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Tillman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Hogan!
A relieved looking Ben Hogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Tillman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tillman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tillman moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Tillman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzola checks the leg kick.
Mazzola is looking to counter punch.
Tillman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tillman throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tillman's head backwards.#CL#
Mazzola moves into the clinch.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tillman.
Tillman blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Tillman digs a right hand underneath Mazzola's ribcage. Mazzola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tillman tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Tillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman is trying to stall. #T1#
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Tillman lands with a light punch inside.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tillman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola lands an uppercut.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Tillman avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tillman's elbow. #T2#
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tillman tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tillmans head.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Tillman blocking some punches.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola tries to work over Tillman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman lands with a left to the head.
Tillman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mazzola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tillmans head.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tillman.
Tillman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Tillman.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tillman blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Tillman avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Tillman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a knee to the head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazzola counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mazzola digs a good hook to Tillman's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Tillman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tillman counters with a left to the body.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mazzola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazzola.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Mazzola postures up.
Tillman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzola postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mazzola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mazzola postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
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 Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola connects with a single shot there.
Tillman misses with a hook.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Mazzola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tillman. Tillman obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mazzola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tillman sprawls well initially but Mazzola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tillman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzola is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Mazzola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola cracks Tillman with a solid left hand.
Tillman is adopting a defensive guard.
Mazzola lands a couple of elbows.
Tillman has his hands on Mazzola's head, controlling the position.
Laverne Mazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzola stands up over Tillman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Tillman working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
Mazzola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Mazzola trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman has momentary wrist control but Mazzola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillman pulls Mazzola in close to prevent any damage.
Mazzola landing with the ground and pound.
Mazzola postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Mazzola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tillman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mazzola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola is stalling in the full guard.
Mazzola trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Mazzola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Tillman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tillman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there.
Mazzola stands up over Tillman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Tillman trying to control the position here.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laverne Mazzola 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tillman doesn't seem bothered though.
Tillman throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazzola shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl out of it but Mazzola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazzola.
Tillman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzola swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman counters with a leg kick.
Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Tillman's knee but Tillman avoids it well.
Mazzola backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with an outside leg kick.
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tillman needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazzola's hands.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
Mazzola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and Mazzola settles back down.
Tillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzola with a body shot.
Mazzola throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola works Tillman's body with a nice hook.
Mazzola throws a push kick but Tillman slaps the foot to one side.
Tillman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazzola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazzola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tillman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Mazzola cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman throws a jab when Mazzola was well out of range.
Mazzola cracks the inside of Tillman's front leg.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazzola is looking to slow Tillman down with leg kicks.
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 Mazzola.
Mazzola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillman.
Mazzola takes one on the button.
Mazzola throws a lazy uppercut
and Tillman counters with an inside leg kick.
Mazzola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tillman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Mazzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman misses with a looping right.
Tillman misses with a body shot
and Mazzola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Mazzola lands a head shot.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but Mazzola checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tillman walks into a straight right hand from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazzola lands an overhand right.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
A punch lands to the side of Tillman 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Tillman.#KD2#
Tillman cracks Mazzola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tillman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mazzola to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mazzola is rocked!
Mazzola's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazzola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Mazzola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Mazzola seems to have got his legs back now.
Tillman lunges at Mazzola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzola's hand.
Tillman checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzola defending well as Tillman loads up on a big left hand.
Tillman throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
Tillman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Laverne Mazzola waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tillman.
Tillman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.
Tillman misses with a looping right.
Putin misses with a hook to the body
and Tillman counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin slips under a jab from Tillman.
Tillman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Tillman throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Tillman defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
Putin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTillman.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Tillman cracks Putin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tillman loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Tillman backing away here, and Putin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Putin looks to land a body kick but Tillman moved away.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin avoids the head kick by Tillman.
Tillman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Tillman digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Tillman lands with an overhand left.
Putin digs a good hook to Tillman's body.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Putin throws a leg kick but Tillman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tillman punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but Putin checks it.
Putin swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tillman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Tillman is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Putin tries to bum rush Tillman with a series of wild strikes but Tillman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Putin looks to move away, Tillman throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Tillman throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Tillman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Putin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Putin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Tillman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tillmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tillman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin tries to clinch but Tillman moves out of range.
Tillman swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Tillman misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Putin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Putin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Tillman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tillman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick.
Tillman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Putin checks it well.
Putin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tillman throws a head kick that misses
and Putin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tillman throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Tillman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tillman looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin looks to clinch
and Tillman counters with a nice body shot.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tillman throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Putin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Putin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Putin lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Tillman in a clinch.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tillman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tillman.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin misses with some punches.
Tillman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman working aggressively here.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tillman. Tillman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Tillman missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Tillman throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Putin misses
and Tillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Putin.
Tillman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman thuds his shin into the meat of Putin's side.
Tillman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tillman moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
Tillman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the body
and Tillman counters with a straight right hand.
Tillman throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily.
Tillman avoids the body shot from Putin.
A big right from Putin misses.
A big left from Tillman misses.
Tillman misses with a low kick as Putin jumps back.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Tillman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tillman slips under a jab from Putin.
Tillman misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Putin tries to clinch there but Tillman circles away. #T3#
A jab from Tillman misses.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman fails to land the takedown.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Tillman slips the punch.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Putin checks a leg kick.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Putin is predictable there
and Tillman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Putin really felt that one!
A lazy left from Tillman finds it's target.
Tillman thumps Putin with a low kick.
Tillman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tillman somewhat.#T4#
Tillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin cracks Tillman with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putin connects with a crisp jab.
Putin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tillman throws a right hand that misses
and Putin counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Tillman finds it's target.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
Putin walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head. #ROC#
Putin is rocked!
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 Pat Tillman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin tries a low kick but Tillman avoids it.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tillman finish him?
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Tillman's knee but Tillman avoids it well.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tillman swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Tillman avoids the body shot from Putin.
It looked like Tillman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Putin.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Putin lands a head kick. Tillman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
Putin is pressed up against the cage. Tillman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Putin down to the mat. Putin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Tillman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tillman.#T1#
Putin slips a straight right by Tillman.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tillman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Tillman - just one landing.
Putin cracks Tillman with a good jab.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tillman manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tillman 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 Putin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Putin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tillman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putin cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Putin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Putin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman slips a straight right by Putin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tillman is defended easily by Putin.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Tillman.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Putin.
As Putin backs away, Tillman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tillman misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tillman blocks the leg kick.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pat Tillman is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Putin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tillman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Tillman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tillman thuds his right hand into Putin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Putin misses.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman misses with an uppercut.
Putin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tillman is wise to it.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tillman was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin tries to clinch up but Tillman circles away and keeps his distance.
Tillman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Putin misses with a hook
and Tillman counters with a head kick. That will keep Putin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Tillman checks a low kick from Putin.
It looked like Tillman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillman works Putin's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tillman. That's going to slow Putin down.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tillman checks a leg kick.#T4#
Putin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tillman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Putin. Putin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tillman.
Tillman with a nice cross.
Tillman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Tillman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Putin was covering up waiting for the punch and Tillman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tillman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tillman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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 Pat Tillman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tillman, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
A relieved looking Pat Tillman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tillman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Tillman counters with a body kick.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Tillman.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza swings for the body but Tillman moves out of range.
Tillman throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza lunges at Tillman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tillman's hand.
Tillman throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.
A big left from Tillman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza moves away from the strike by Tillman.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tillman - the referee stops the clock and De Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tillman. De Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.#CL#
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Tillman.
Tillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman blocking some punches. #T2#
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza misses with a body punch.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza lands a body punch.
Tillman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Tillman.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza works on Tillman's body with a couple of short punches.
Tillman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Tillman.
Tillman displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Souza up against the cage.#T4#
Tillman blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tillman.
Tillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tillman cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tillman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillman.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza lands a head kick. Tillman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
De Souza is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tillman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza feints and then cracks Tillman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tillman down. #CL#
De Souza forces Tillman back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Tillman leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tillman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tillman.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tillman tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Tillman is trying to break free.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
De Souza misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman blocks an uppercut.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tillman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Tillman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman throws a leg kick
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tillman at a distance.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
De Souza backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Tillman misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Tillman shrugs it off.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
Tillman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Tillman lands a lovely overhand right.
Tillman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman keeps De Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Tillman slams his shin into De Souza's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
Tillman drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Souza with a body shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Tillman.
Tillman looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tillman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tillman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tillman tries to clinch but De Souza is having none of it.
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 Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Tillman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tillman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tillman misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tillman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman misses with a body kick.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tillman throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
A big left from Tillman misses.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Tillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza lands a head kick!
Tillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tillman pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Tillman settles back down.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Tillman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillman.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tillman avoids it.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
De Souza connects with a body shot.#T4#
Tillman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by De Souza.
Tillman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tillman.
De Souza throws a body punch but Tillman moves out of range.
De Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Tillman throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza slips under a jab.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Kummola throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kummola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tillman.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
Tillman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kummola swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kummola's knee momentarily.
Kummola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tillman.
Kummola throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
Kummola connects with a right hand. Tillman shakes it off.
Kummola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kummola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kummola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kummola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tillman checks a leg kick.
Kummola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tillman.
Tillman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kummola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kummola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tillman's head backwards.
Kummola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tillman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kummola.
Tillman lands with a straight right. Kummola didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Tillman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but Kummola avoids it.
Tillman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kummola.
Tillman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kummola misses with a hook.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kummola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kummola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
Kummola is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Tillman blocks the leg kick.
Tillman tries to counter with a takedown but Kummola is quick to defend against it.
Kummola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tillman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tillman feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Tillman.
A telegraphed right hand from Kummola misses the target.
Tillman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kummola.
Tillman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kummola throws out a counter right but Tillman avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kummola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Tillman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tillman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kummola rolls with it to try and escape but Tillman cranks on the arm and Kummola is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Tillman!
Our winner, Pat Tillman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Tillman scores with a spinning back kick!
Tillman scores with a push kick.
Tillman cracks Arvanitidis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arvanitidis throws a hook but Tillman avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arvanitidis.
Tillman throwing a counter right hand but Arvanitidis manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Arvanitidis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillman, not yet. #SUB#
Tillman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tillman trying to keep a closed guard but Arvanitidis is proving a slippery customer.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tillman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arvanitidis defends it easily.
Arvanitidis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arvanitidis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely. #SUB#
Arvanitidis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tillman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arvanitidis has managed to get both his arms back between Tillman's legs - danger averted.
Arvanitidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Arvanitidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Tillman slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tillman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tillman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tillman chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tillman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle here but Tillman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tillman in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Tillman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tillman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Tillman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arvanitidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tillman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arvanitidis's legs.
Arvanitidis is trying to improve his position.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Arvanitidis sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tillman pulls his head out easily.
Tillman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arvanitidis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tillman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tillman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Tillman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tillman pulls his head out easily.
Tillman prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
Tillman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arvanitidis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arvanitidis looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Tillman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tillman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Tillman finds it's target.
Arvanitidis misses with the combination.
Arvanitidis throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman fails to land the takedown.
Arvanitidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tillman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arvanitidis to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Arvanitidis misses its intended target.
Tillman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tillman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arvanitidis under the eye.#TD#
Arvanitidis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tillman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tillman preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tillman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tillman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Tillman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis working for a triangle but Tillman defends it easily.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis controls Tillman momentarily but Tillman frees himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Tillman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Tillman controlling him for the moment.
Pat Tillman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arvanitidis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tillman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tillman stacks Arvanitidis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tillman!#T3#
Tillman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arvanitidis is looking to regain half guard here but Tillman keeps moving and retains side control.
Arvanitidis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tillman trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Tillman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arvanitidis down.
Tillman landing strikes.
Tillman trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Tillman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arvanitidis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tillman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tillman. #T4#
Tillman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arvanitidis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Tillman there.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Tillman is keeping busy.
Arvanitidis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tillman is nestled in close to Arvanitidis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tillman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tillman is nestled in close to Arvanitidis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tillman is trying to control. Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tillman is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.
Tillman wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman 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#
Tillman misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Arvanitidis. Those never looked like landing.
Tillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tillman takes a swing at Arvanitidis's ribcage but misses.
Tillman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arvanitidis throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman throws a leg kick which misses Arvanitidis's front leg but catches the back leg as Arvanitidis tries to avoid it.
Tillman lands a nice shot to the body.
Tillman misses with a straight left.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Arvanitidis misses the target.
Arvanitidis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tillman moves out of range of the strikes.
Arvanitidis throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman shoots in for a double leg but Arvanitidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tillman slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis lands with a hook. Tillman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Jannis Arvanitidis 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!
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tillman counter with a right hand. #T1#
Arvanitidis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tillman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Tillman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arvanitidis! But no joy.
Arvanitidis throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Arvanitidis misses.
Tillman throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman digs a good body shot into Arvanitidis's ribs.
Arvanitidis misses with a left hand
and Tillman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arvanitidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arvanitidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arvanitidis jabs Tillman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Arvanitidis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman connects with a nice looking jab.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tillman.
Tillman scores with a hook to the body. Arvanitidis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Arvanitidis gets a double leg takedown into Tillman's guard.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman working a defensive guard here.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis being controlled here momentarily.
Arvanitidis is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arvanitidis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis throws a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis is fighting to break Tillman's control of his arms but Tillman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arvanitidis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arvanitidis throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The fighters circling - Arvanitidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arvanitidis throws a nice looking combination but Tillman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arvanitidis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tillman slips a jab from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis lands a jab to the head.
Tillman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Arvanitidis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tillman to the mat! Tillman manages to get full guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman trying to control the position.
Arvanitidis postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Tillman wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jannis Arvanitidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tillman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
Pat Tillman took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm coming down to 145 and going after Neymar Jr. I'm coming for you, buddy!'.

Event: USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McVaughn is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by McVaughn's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McVaughn is looking to land body kicks.
Tillman throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tillman manages to circle out of the way.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McVaughn needs to keep his hands up - Tillman had a free shot at his head there.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn throws out a powerful jab.
Tillman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McVaughn pushes Tillman up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land. #BC2#
Tillman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tillman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman blocks a head kick by McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Tillman.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tillman blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
Tillman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tillman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tillman.
McVaughn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillman pushes down on McVaughn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Tillman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McVaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Tillman wants to take a breather but McVaughn is having none of it.
Tillman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillman.
McVaughn is looking to improve his position.
McVaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tillman there.
Tillman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tillman is looking to advance position but McVaughn won't allow it.
Tillman trying to control from half guard but McVaughn is working away. #T3#
McVaughn is looking to improve his position.
McVaughn trying to control but Tillman postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McVaughn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVaughn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
Tillman digs a good hook to McVaughn's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman lands a body shot.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tillman.
McVaughn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tillman scores with a shot to the body.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tillman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. Tillman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillman cracks the inside of McVaughn's front leg.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Tillman's front leg but catches the back leg as Tillman tries to avoid it.
Tillman lands a jab to McVaughn's midsection.
Tillman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McVaughn rather than just go for the knockout.
Tillman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tillman fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn checks a leg kick.
McVaughn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to clinch there but Tillman circles away.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
Tillman tries to work over McVaughn's front leg with a kick but McVaughn checks it.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good shot there by Tillman.
McVaughn takes one to the chin there.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman wants to slow McVaughn down by chopping away at his legs.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Tillman's front leg but catches the back leg as Tillman tries to avoid it.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but McVaughn avoids it.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
McVaughn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
McVaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVaughn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tillman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Tillman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Tillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman working hard to break the clinch.
Tillman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tillman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tillman. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn closes the distance but Tillman moves to the side
and Tillman counters with a left to the body.
Tillman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVaughn swivels and escapes.
As Tillman tries to get set, McVaughn tries to push him back and clinch up but Tillman manages to avoid the attempt.
Tillman lands a high kick!
Tillman looks for the body kick but McVaughn saw that one coming.
Tillman misses with a series of wild punches.
McVaughn blocks a low kick nicely.
McVaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
McVaughn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tillman will feel that in the morning.
Tillman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tillman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tillman keeps McVaughn at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tillman was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Tillman in a clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a shot to the body.
McVaughn tries to work over Tillman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVaughn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tillman can turn it around.#T4#
A short right from Tillman.
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 shot in the inside from McVaughn.
Tillman blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tillman lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Tillman lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Tillman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tillman blocks it with crossed arms.
Tillman avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Tillman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tillman.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but McVaughn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVaughn tries to counter by clinching up but Tillman breaks away and moves out of range.
Tillman avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn keeps Tillman at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
McVaughn rushes Tillman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Tillman against the cage.
Tillman tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tillman's elbow.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVaughn to keep the fight standing.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Tillman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tillman. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn slips a jab from Tillman.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn looks for the body kick but Tillman saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from McVaughn.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Tillman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McVaughn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tillman counters with a head kick.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tillman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tillman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tillman cracks McVaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman checks a low kick from McVaughn.
Tillman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but McVaughn checks it.
Tillman misses with a straight right.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tillman.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Tillman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
A combination from Tillman does no damage.
Tillman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVaughn.
Both fighters circling a little - Tillman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tillman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
Crunch! McVaughn slams his shin into Tillman's torso.
Tillman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Tillman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
McVaughn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tillman.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Tillman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McVaughn's guard.#ES#
McVaughn has his feet on Tillman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McVaughn takes one on the button.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman is looking to chop away at McVaughn's legs.
McVaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tillman is out of range.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillman! But no joy.
Tillman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tillman, right into the meat.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but McVaughn checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tillman.
Tillman throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Tillman.
I've got Tillman 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Tillman!
As Pat Tillman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm coming down to 145 and going after Neymar Jr. I'm coming for you, buddy!'.

Event: USFC 112
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Tillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Tillman defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Hound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hound lands a body shot.
Tillman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tillman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hound.
Hound is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tillman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tillman staying out of range there.#TD2#
Hound shoots in and gets a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hound throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely.
Tillman trying to keep a closed guard but Hound is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Hound in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hound connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hound working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hound postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman wants to sweep here but Hound controlling him for the moment.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tillman has an active guard here but Hound has managed to pass into half guard.
Hound not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Hound is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hound trying to control from half guard but Tillman is working away.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillman is looking to improve his position.
Hound thows a huge punch but Tillman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillman has hold of Hound's hands but Hound slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tillman trying to control but Hound postures up.
Tillman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Tillman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Tillman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hound slips a nice elbow through Tillman's hands, connecting with Tillman's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hound lands a nice short elbow.
Hound thows a huge punch but Tillman dodges it nicely.
Tillman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hound is working away from the top position though.
Tillman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hound is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tillman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hound.
Hound throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tillman to regain full guard.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hound has wrist control.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hound wants to sweep here but Tillman controlling him for the moment.
Hound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillman won't allow Hound to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hound scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hound throws out a loose jab but Tillman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman slips a jab and a cross from Hound.
A shot to the body from Hound misses
and Tillman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hound throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hound throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Tillman counters by clinching up.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tillman.
Hound lands an uppercut.
Tillman lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Hound gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tillman regains guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tillman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hound slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tillman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hound's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tillman trying to hold on to Hound's head to control him but Hound postures up. #SUB2#
Hound seems to be working for a kimura but Tillman defends the submission attempt.
Tillman moves into full guard.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tillman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Tillman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hound is retaining full guard.
Tillman throwing strikes from guard but Hound blocks nicely.
Tillman throws an elbow that misses. Hound uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillman's guard. Nice move by Hound!#REVB#
Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hound sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hound won't allow Tillman to sweep him here. #T3#
Tillman is adopting a defensive guard.
Hound is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hound trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tillman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hound defends it easily.#SUB#
Tillman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hound gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hound is looking to work some ground and pound but Tillman has wrist control.
Tillman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillman, not yet.
Hound throws a strike but Tillman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hound is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound 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#
Tillman gets full guard.
The Hound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hound distracts Tillman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Tillman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Hound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hound on the side of the head.
Tillman digs a good hook to Hound's body. #TD2#
Hound shoots in and bounces Tillman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tillman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hound postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillman.
Tillman preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hound lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tillman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hound trying to move into half guard but instead Tillman has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tillman advances position into side control!
Tillman is chipping away with strikes.
Hound is trying to control Tillman's posture but Tillman avoids it.
Hound tries to buck Tillman off but Tillman is having none of it.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hound is still trying to improve position.
Tillman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hound keeps working.
Hound manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hound has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tillman is working away from the top position though.
Hound keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tillman is trying to control. Hound wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tillman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hound wants to improve his position but Tillman is controlling well.
Tillman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hound does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tillman lands a slapping body shot.
The Hound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hound closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hound lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hound forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Tillman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hound 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.
Tillman has a hand on Hound's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hound takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hound scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillman is looking to get to half guard.
Hound connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hound.
I've got Hound 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Hound!
A very excited looking The Hound made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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