Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano moves away from the strike by Jurmu.
Rigano goes for a double leg but Jurmu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurmu continues to drive forward.
Jurmu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurmu misses with a left hand
and Rigano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jurmu swivels and escapes.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jurmu throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Jurmu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jurmu wants it to stay on the feet.
Jarttu Jurmu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Jurmu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jurmu looks to land a right hand but Rigano moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jurmu, which made it look bad.
Jurmu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jurmu loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Jurmu.
Jurmu lands a right hook to the body.
Jurmu throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurmu misses with a looping right.
Jurmu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Jurmu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jurmu has hold of Rigano's hands but Rigano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jurmu's head.
Jurmu is looking to escape.
Jurmu is not content to let Rigano control the position.
Rigano is just content to waste time from the top position. Jurmu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Jurmu wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rigano advances position into side control!
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rigano trying to control the action but Jurmu is working from the bottom.
Jurmu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigano is controlling him well.#T3##SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jurmu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jurmu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jurmu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jurmu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rigano.
Jurmu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigano is controlling him well.
Rigano wants to control but Jurmu is keeping him busy.
Jurmu tries to escape but Rigano is in control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Jurmu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rigano.
Jurmu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rigano.
Jurmu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano landing shots from mount.
Jurmu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jurmu connects with a single shot there.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurmu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Rigano cracks Jurmu with a big right hand and Jurmu goes down!#ROC2#Jurmu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurmu keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Oh Jurmu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurmu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rigano controls the pace.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rigano moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rigano scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jurmu is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rigano can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches.
Wyadd is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wyadd down to the mat. Wyadd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wyadd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rigano has his foot on Wyadd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyadd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wyadd lands a couple of digs.
Wyadd 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.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyadd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Wyadd lands a couple of elbows.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wyadd controls the pace.
Wyadd trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Wyadd passes Rigano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wyadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rigano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Rigano is defending well. #SUB#
Wyadd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Wyadd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigano defends it well. #SUB#
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Rigano is defending well.
Wyadd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rigano tries to roll over but Wyadd keeps him under control.
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wyadd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wyadd has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wyadd is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Wyadd to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Telushikin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Telushikin. That snapped Rigano's head back. #TD#
Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rigano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rigano is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Rigano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Telushikin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin raining down shots from the mount!
Telushikin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rigano is looking to get to half guard.
Telushikin wants to control the pace but Rigano is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Telushikin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rigano is holding on tight.
Telushikin trying to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Rigano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Telushikin maintains control.#SUB#
Rigano tries to improve his position but Telushikin has taken his back! Telushikin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rigano tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Telushikin pushes Rigano away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: PF4 Weight v Rigano
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Rigano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rigano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Weight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Welter Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano misses with a takedown
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
Weight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rigano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weight is fending him off so far but Rigano persists. Nope, Weight circles away and we're back to standing.
Weight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Weight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Weight misses the target.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
Weight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Weight counters with a nice right hand that sends Rigano toppling to the canvas! Rigano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Weight finish him?!
Rigano misses with an uppercut
and Weight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rigano looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano misses with a takedown
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rigano thinking.
Rigano with a poor takedown
and Weight counters with a crisp right that sends Rigano to the canvas! Weight follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Welter Weight made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Nurminen as he connects with a hook.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Nurminen sprawls well.
Nurminen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rigano.#TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurminen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurminen tries to bench press Rigano off him but Rigano keeps the position.
Nurminen is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano is trying to ground and pound but Nurminen uses the momentary lack of control by Rigano to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurminen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Nurminen is pressing down on Rigano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigano preventing the sweep.
Nurminen is pulling down on Rigano's head. It's preventing any offense from Rigano, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Rigano has gone for a leg lock! Nurminen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rigano's guard.#REVR#
Nurminen distracts Rigano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Nurminen defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurminen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurminen wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Nurminen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurminen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nurminen tries to pass to full mount but Rigano defends it.
We've been hearing that Nurminen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurminen controlling the pace. #T3#
Rigano wants to get back to full guard but Nurminen has passed into side control.
Nurminen is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigano tries to bench press Nurminen off him but Nurminen keeps the position.
Rigano is not content to let Nurminen control the position.
Rigano is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurminen scoring with punches from side control.
Rigano is trying to improve his position.
Nurminen is putting a hurting on Rigano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rigano is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nurminen advances to full mount.
Nurminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rigano is looking to escape.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Nurminen maintains control.
Rigano is squirming around, avoiding Nurminen's attempts to control the action.
Rigano working to try and regain half guard.
Nurminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rigano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurminen managing to control the position.
Nurminen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nurminen tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
And Rigano responds with a good body kick, but Nurminen manages to step out the way in time.
Nurminen jabs at Rigano's body.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Nurminen counters by clinching up.
Rigano lands an elbow that stopped Nurminen in his tracks for a moment.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kebab Nurminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Nurminen just leaning against Rigano, taking a breather.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurminen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Nurminen.
Nurminen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rigano is keeping busy.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurminen.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Nurminen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Nurminen is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurminen down to the mat. Nurminen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Nurminen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Nurminen as Rigano shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Nurminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rigano misses
and Nurminen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nurminen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rigano!
Nurminen wants to control but Rigano is keeping him busy.
Kebab Nurminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rigano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurminen off and has taken his back!
Nurminen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Rigano working for a choke but Nurminen reverses nicely into Rigano 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurminen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurminen defends well.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Rigano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurminen frees his head nicely. Oh but Rigano has switched to an armbar! Nurminen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cliff Rigano!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pierno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pierno is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pierno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rigano tries to score with some ground and pound. Pierno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pierno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pierno is not content to let Rigano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rigano is trying to get an arm triangle but Pierno is defending well. #T1#
Pierno is pushing Rigano's head away, looking to escape. Rigano manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rigano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rigano controlling from side mount.
Rigano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pierno to see if he's OK.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigano cracks Pierno with a big right hand but Pierno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Rigano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rigano taking a breather here.
Rigano prevents Pierno from escaping the position.#T3#
Rigano cracks Pierno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rigano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pierno to see if he's OK.
Rigano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rigano trying to control the action but Pierno is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pierno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pierno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pierno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Rigano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pierno's legs.
Rigano trying to control the action but Pierno is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pierno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rigano tries to advance to mount but Pierno denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
A head kick lands from Rigano that sends Pierno to the canvas. Pierno tries to scramble back to his feet but Rigano brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Pierno is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Pierno has been cut.
Rigano lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Pierno! Rigano senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Pierno out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno is breathing heavily.
Rigano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rigano there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Rigano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierno was covering up waiting for the punch and Rigano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rigano looking to pass the guard.
Pierno keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Pierno is keeping the position.
Rigano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierno has wrist control.
Pierno keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rigano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Pierno is defending well.
Pierno is looking to escape.#T3#
Rigano lands with a punch from half guard.
Rigano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rigano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierno sees it coming and defends easily.
Rigano lands with a punch from half guard.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Pierno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rigano.
Rigano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pierno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rigano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierno keeps working.
Rigano is nestled in close to Pierno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rigano trying to control the action but Pierno is working from the bottom.
Rigano is pressing down on Pierno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pierno is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rigano is trying to work for a kimura but Pierno is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rigano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rigano wants to take a breather but Pierno is having none of it.
Rigano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pierno is not content to let Rigano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Pierno is defending well.
Pierno tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pierno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rigano.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rigano in particular looking to stall.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Pierno defends it.
Pierno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rigano scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano is keen to just control but Pierno is a slippery customer.
Rigano prevents Pierno from standing back up.
Rigano 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.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rigano not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rigano works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Pierno is squirming around, avoiding Rigano's attempts to control the action.
Rigano controlling from the full mount.
Rigano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rigano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pierno?
Rigano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rigano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Pierno is rocked!#T4#
Rigano controlling his opponent.
Oh Pierno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rigano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rigano postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Pierno out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Rigano goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
A victorious Cliff Rigano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Underwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rigano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Underwood to the ground. Rigano is now in Underwood's guard.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rigano stops Underwood from getting back to his feet.
Underwood is looking to get back to is feet but Rigano passes into side control.
Underwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is trying to get back to his feet but Rigano has full control of the position and if anything, Underwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Underwood's coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Underwood is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Underwood trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rigano is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Underwood with him. Underwood is trying to defend but Rigano has an arm under the chin now! Underwood grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rigano!
After winning the bout, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
The Perfectionist lands a nice hook to Rigano's body. Rigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Perfectionist connects with a high kick.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for The Perfectionist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Perfectionist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rigano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
The Perfectionist thumps Rigano with a low kick.
The Perfectionist throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range. #TD#
The Perfectionist gets a double leg takedown into Rigano's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rigano keeping moving, preventing The Perfectionist from controlling successfully.
The Perfectionist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Perfectionist passes into half guard.
The Perfectionist is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Rigano works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
The Perfectionist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Perfectionist 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.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking to cinch up a triangle. The Perfectionist throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rigano's body to avoid the submission. Rigano has instead reached around The Perfectionist's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rigano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Azaryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano shoots in but Azaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Nice sprawl there from Azaryan as Rigano shoots in.
Azaryan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano misses with a hook to the body
and Azaryan counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Rigano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Rigano pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back!
Azaryan wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Azaryan is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano is not going to allow Azaryan to sit and survive in this position.
Rigano lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Azaryan just trying to survive but Rigano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rigano controlling well, preventing Azaryan from escaping the position.
Rigano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Azaryan doesn't escape.
Azaryan tries to escape but Rigano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Azaryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rigano's guard. Nice work there by Azaryan. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.#SUB2#
Rigano working for a triangle but Azaryan defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Azaryan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Azaryan defends easily. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully.
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass.
Azaryan lands a couple of elbows.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Azaryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rigano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Azaryan winds up and cracks Rigano with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Azaryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rigano is just riding it out for now. Azaryan eventually gives up the hold.
Rigano gets full guard.#T4#
Azaryan with a nice head shot there.
Rigano keeping full guard, as Azaryan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azaryan defends well.
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Azaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano dives in for a single leg takedown but Azaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azaryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rigano feints and as Azaryan raises his hands in defense, Rigano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azaryan wants to control the position but Rigano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Azaryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rigano is working away from the top position though.
Azaryan tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Azaryan is working hard here to advance position.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
Azaryan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Azaryan is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard. #SUB#
Azaryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azaryan is trying to control but Rigano manages to pass to mount!
Rigano prevents Azaryan from getting the reversal.
Rigano lands a big shot there that rocks Azaryan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Azaryan is bucking up trying to escape but Rigano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azaryan is trying to escape the mount. #T2##SUB2#
Rigano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Azaryan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Azaryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Azaryan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan is punishing Rigano with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rigano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Azaryan.
Azaryan controlling well, preventing Rigano from escaping the position. #T3#
Azaryan lands a shot to the head.
Azaryan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azaryan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Azaryan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Azaryan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Azaryan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Azaryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azaryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azaryan is trying to defend but Rigano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azaryan moves into full guard.
Azaryan 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.#T4##SUB#
Azaryan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rigano should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azaryan has tightened it up now! Rigano should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Azaryan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Chase shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chase showed some decent athleticism there.
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chase 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chase 's back!
Chase breaks Rigano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Chase drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chase jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chase has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chase is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Chase to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Aoki throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rigano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Rigano postures up.#SUB2#
Rigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rigano tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano trying to control the position but Aoki is working away. #T1#
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Rigano working the ground and pound but Aoki is defending the strikes.
Rigano advances to mount.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Aoki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki trying to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rigano defends well.
Rigano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano 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#
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.#TD#
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rigano is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is landing with some decent strikes but Rigano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.#SUB#
Aoki is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano gets back to half guard.#T1#
Aoki wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Rigano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Rigano is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigano defends it well.
Rigano gets full guard.#T2#
Rigano can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rigano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Rigano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a left to the body.
Aoki catches Rigano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rigano tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Aoki gets the takedown into side control.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki trying to control the position but Rigano is working away.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Aoki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rigano gets his way!
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Aoki tries to roll but Rigano sticks to his back.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rigano tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Aoki can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Aoki fending off the submission attempt from Rigano. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Aoki reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aoki 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!

Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
Aoki Aoki very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Dalton with a nice cross.
A cross from Dalton lands.
Dalton cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rigano is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rigano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dalton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Rigano avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rigano showed some decent athleticism there.
Rigano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rigano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton is looking to escape.#T1#
Dalton won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Dalton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rigano is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rigano wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Rigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rigano is looking for a kimura here.
Rigano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dalton defending well though.
Dalton tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Dalton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rigano is on him like a limpet, forcing Dalton back against the ropes.#BC2#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Rigano's body. Rigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dalton throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton lands with a hook. Rigano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalton motions for Rigano to come forward. Dalton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dalton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by Dalton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rigano gets back to half guard.
Rigano tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Rigano gets full guard.
Dalton is looking to stand up but Rigano won't let him.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.#T2##SUB#
Rigano working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton wants to stand but Rigano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Dalton lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
Dalton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rigano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton with a jab.
Rigano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Rigano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Dalton throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rigano goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rigano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigano is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rigano prevents Dalton from getting back to his feet.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet but Rigano passes into half guard.
Cliff Rigano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Rigano not doing much here.
Rigano stops Dalton from getting back to his feet.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rigano wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Loel lands a head kick. Rigano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rigano finds it's way round the side to connect with Loel's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Loel, which made it look bad.
Decent striking displayed by Loel there.
Loel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Loel misses the target.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel lands with an uppercut that bounces Rigano off the ropes and back into range.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
A head kick misses from Loel.
Rigano thinks about the counter body kick.
Rigano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigano darts in looking for a takedown but Loel gets double underhooks and turns Rigano into the ropes.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T1#
Loel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rigano throws a hook but Loel blocks it.
Loel lands a body shot.
Loel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rigano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loel defends well and Rigano ends up having to push Loel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rigano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
Loel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riganos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loel sprawls well. Loel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rigano gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Loel, which made it look bad.
Loel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Loel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Rigano gets a takedown into half guard.
Loel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Loel tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loel wants to control but Rigano is keeping busy.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Loel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Loel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Loel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Loel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rigano connects with a crisp jab.
Loel looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Loel misses with a body shot.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Loel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano fails with the takedown
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Loel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loel scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loel is looking for a counter combo.
Loel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Loel as Rigano shoots in.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Loel.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Loel cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Loel misses with a leg kick
and Rigano counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Loel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loel keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Loel looking for a sweep. Not yet Loel, not yet.
Loel working a defensive guard here.
Loel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rigano stops Loel from standing up.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Loel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Loel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano moves away from the strike by Loel.
Rigano defending well as Loel loads up on a big left hand.
Loel misses with a looping left.
Rigano is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loel sprawls well. Loel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigano shoots in and drives through. Loel sprawls well.
Loel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loel throws a series of strikes that have Rigano backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T1#
Loel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loel slips a straight right by Rigano.
Loel misses with a double jab.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Loel both land. Nice combination.
Rigano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loel to score with a decent uppercut.
Loel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Loel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rigano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Loel. That one must have hurt.
Rigano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loel defends well and Rigano ends up having to push Loel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It appears Loel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yuri Loel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Rigano misses with an uppercut
and Loel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rigano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Loel lands a jab.
Rigano goes for a double leg but Loel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Loel continues to drive forward.
Loel works Rigano's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Loel tenderised Rigano's leg. Rigano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loel throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.
Rigano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yuri Loel is winning the standup battle so far.
Loel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Loel to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Loel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loel, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yuri Loel!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Yuri Loel!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Yuri Loel!

Yuri Loel wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Yuri Loel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Rigano misses with a right hand
and Niedzwiedzki counters with an inside leg kick.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rigano circles away quickly and effectively.
Rigano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the combination.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a two punch combination.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzki misses the body punch
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Rigano is looking to counter punch.
Niedzwiedzki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rigano counters with a left to the body.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a head kick.
Niedzwiedzki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Niedzwiedzki gets caught napping as Rigano dives in and scores a takedown. Niedzwiedzki manages to retain guard.
Rigano passes into half guard.
Rigano winds up and cracks Niedzwiedzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Niedzwiedzki is trying to get back to full guard.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control here.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rigano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niedzwiedzki tries to lock up and control but Rigano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niedzwiedzki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rigano missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Niedzwiedzki fending off the submission attempt from Rigano.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rigano working for the choke. #T3#
Niedzwiedzki wants to escape the position.
Niedzwiedzki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Niedzwiedzki wants to control but Rigano is keeping busy.
Niedzwiedzki wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Niedzwiedzki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rigano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Niedzwiedzki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Niedzwiedzki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rigano pulls his head out easily.
Niedzwiedzki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Niedzwiedzki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niedzwiedzki wants to get back to full guard but Rigano has passed into side control.
Rigano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that Rigano semi-blocks.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niedzwiedzki throws a front kick aimed at Rigano's knee but Rigano avoids it well.
Niedzwiedzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niedzwiedzki's waist but Niedzwiedzki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
A lazy left from Niedzwiedzki finds it's target.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a kick to the temple. Rigano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Rigano is rocked!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Rigano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niedzwiedzki cracks Rigano's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rigano slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Niedzwiedzki can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
Bruno Niedzwiedzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1##TD#
Justesen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rigano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rigano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Justesen working the ground and pound.
Justesen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Justesen is chipping away with strikes.
Rigano is looking to regain half guard here but Justesen keeps moving and retains side control.
Justesen cracks Rigano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Justesen working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
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!
Rigano tries to buck Justesen off but Justesen is having none of it.
Rigano is still in real trouble! Can Justesen finish him?
Rigano is still trying to improve position.
Justesen happy to just control the position for now.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Justesen is working Rigano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rigano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Justesen is nestled in close to Rigano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Justesen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justesen lands a big shot there that rocks Rigano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rigano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rigano is in a horrible position here. Justesen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Justesen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Justesen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Justesen lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rigano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Rigano taking some punishment here, with Justesen in his half guard.
Rigano taking some punishment here, with Justesen in his half guard. #T2#
Justesen drops an elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Justesen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rigano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justesen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Justesen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rigano!
Justesen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rigano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justesen is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justesen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Justesen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justesen is aware though and is defending well.
Justesen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Justesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Justesen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rigano drops his hands momentarily and Justesen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Justesen.
Justesen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Justesen scores with a takedown into Rigano's guard.
Justesen is working Rigano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justesen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justesen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jonas Justesen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justesen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justesen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justesen defends well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Justesen is in close to Rigano's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Justesen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justesen has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Justesen landing some decent shots from guard.
Justesen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Justesen trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rigano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Justesen escapes and throws Rigano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justesen lands some shots froms side control.
Justesen landing a few strikes.
Rigano sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Justesen dominated that second round.
That's time! Justesen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Justesen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano wants to free his trapped foot but Justesen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Justesen is trying to control but can't.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rigano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rigano lands with a punch from half guard.
Justesen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Justesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Justesen, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Justesen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Justesen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rigano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Justesen advances to half guard.
Justesen is trying to control. Rigano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Justesen lands with a punch from half guard.
Rigano is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rigano actively working from the bottom here.
Rigano punching from the bottom.
Rigano wants to improve his position but Justesen is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano gets full guard.
Justesen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jonas Justesen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Justesen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justesen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!

Jonas Justesen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.#TD2#
Rigano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rigano lands in his opponent's guard.
Rigano won't allow Harding to get back to his feet. #ES#
Harding has his feet on Rigano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harding throws a nice looking combination but Rigano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Harding backs off Rigano throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Rigano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harding.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Harding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harding wants it to stay on the feet.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Harding's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harding pushes Rigano away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano darts in looking for a takedown but Harding gets double underhooks and turns Rigano into the ropes.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rigano.
Harding explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harding sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rigano somewhat.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Harding throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Rigano misses.
Harding throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harding takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Harding has been cut.
Rigano shoots in looking for a takedown. Harding tries to sprawl out of it but Rigano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Harding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rigano throws a big counter head kick but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Harding lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rigano on the side of the head.
Harding thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Harding feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Harding.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harding sprawls well. Harding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding stuffs the takedown.
Harding lands a nice looking body kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harding.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Harding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Harding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harding throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harding defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Harding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harding looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Rigano.
Harding misses with a body kick.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rigano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harding - the referee stops the clock and Rigano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harding. Rigano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rigano 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.
Rigano takes one to the side of the head.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harding misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Harding misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Harding swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harding defending well as Rigano loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harding.
Harding throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harding slaps away a takedown attempt from Rigano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Harding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding scores with a nice body kick.
Rigano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harding throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigano on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harding is looking to get back to is feet but Rigano passes into side control.
Harding pushes Rigano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Harding dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Harding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding misses with a low kick.
A cross from Harding lands.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Harding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Harding.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Harding keeps Rigano at a distance using the push kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Rigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Harding digs a good body shot into Rigano's ribs.
Rigano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Rigano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Harding tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rigano doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Harding lands a head shot.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano misses the jab.
Harding lands with a straight right. Rigano didn't see that one coming.
Harding fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniel Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigano. That did some damage!
Harding misses with a body shot.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Rigano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Rigano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Harding.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harding.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harding scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniel Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Harding there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harding lands a head shot.
Harding buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harding punishes Rigano's body with a nice straight punch.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Harding lands a nice looking body kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harding cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding lands a head kick!
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Rigano throws a jab when Harding was well out of range.
Rigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Daniel Harding!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Daniel Harding!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Daniel Harding!

Daniel Harding wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a hook.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Cusumano is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cusumano swivels and escapes.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano. #T1#
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Cusumano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #T2#
Rigano passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cusumano's thigh. Cusumano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cusumano trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Rigano.
Rigano has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano jabs at Rigano's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano. #T1#
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Cusumano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusumano pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano sizes up Rigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Cusumano lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Rigano moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cusumano.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!#T2#
Rigano shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano throws a counter combo.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Cusumano is predictable there
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Rigano crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cusumano lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back. #TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cusumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rigano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cusumano wants to get back to full guard.
Cusumano is trying to stand. #T1#
Rigano with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Rigano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cusumano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cusumano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano has a closed guard, preventing Cusumano from standing up. #T2#
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cusumano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can Cusumano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano throws a big counter combination but McGettigan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
It looked like Rigano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGettigan.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGettigan throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rigano goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Rigano up against the ropes.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches. #T2#
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
A right hook to the body lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McGettigan tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGettigan is controlling Rigano's trapped leg to prevent Rigano from advancing to side control.
McGettigan is pressing down on Rigano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano passes McGettigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGettigan tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
McGettigan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGettigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGettigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGettigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rigano is pushing down on McGettigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGettigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Rigano has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGettigan is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGettigan is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but McGettigan defends it.
McGettigan is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
McGettigan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Rigano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGettigan prevents it.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Tom McGettigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan. #T1#
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but McGettigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
McGettigan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGettigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rigano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGettigan throws a series of strikes that have Rigano backpedaling.
Rigano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGettigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigano's head.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.#CL2#
McGettigan has managed to clinch. #TD#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGettigan regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but McGettigan blocks nicely.
McGettigan controls Rigano momentarily but Rigano frees himself. #T1#
McGettigan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGettigan is still trying to improve position.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGettigan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGettigan, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano slips under a jab.#T2#
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McGettigan pushes Rigano up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
McGettigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan is pressed up against the ropes. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGettigan down to the mat. McGettigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Tom McGettigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from McGettigan misses.
McGettigan scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
McGettigan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rigano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGettigan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGettigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano keeping moving, preventing McGettigan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGettigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGettigan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGettigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGettigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGettigan looking to pass the guard.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #SUB#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGettigan doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can McGettigan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pao. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pao misses with a wild combination.
Pao misses with a body shot.
Rigano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pao blocks it well.
Pao misses with an uppercut.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pao is trying to control Rigano's posture but Rigano avoids it.
Pao tries to buck Rigano off but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano working away.
Pao tries to buck Rigano off but Rigano is having none of it.
Pao manages to get back to half guard.
Pao's coaches at Shark Tank MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pao is doing well to control the position and prevent Rigano from advancing to side control.#T1#
Rigano is keen to just control but Pao is a slippery customer.
Pao manages to get to full guard.
Rigano passes Pao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pao is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rigano is one step ahead there.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pao is keeping the position for now.
Rigano trying to control but Pao is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Rigano drops back looking for a leg! Pao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pao manages to kick Rigano off! Rigano jumps back into Pao's guard. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pao controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Pao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pao is aware though and is defending well.
Pao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pao is working Rigano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Pao has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pao is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Pao to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
A victorious Cliff Rigano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Vasilevskiy has managed to clinch.
Vasilevskiy trying to control the position but instead, Rigano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilevskiy into the ropes.#TD#
Rigano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vasilevskiy is pulling down on Rigano's head to control his posture.
Vasilevskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilevskiy wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position.
Rigano 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.
Vasilevskiy is adopting a defensive guard.
Vasilevskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Rigano throws a sloppy strike and Vasilevskiy has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rigano is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vasilevskiy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Vasilevskiy!
Andrei Vasilevskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
McGettigan clinches.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan is working Rigano over against the ropes.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McGettigan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rigano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGettigan to the mat. McGettigan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rigano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but McGettigan is keeping the position.#T1#
Rigano wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGettigan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rigano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rigano seems to be working for a kimura but McGettigan defends the submission attempt.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGettigan is concentrating on defense, preventing Rigano from advancing position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rigano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rigano is looking to advance position but McGettigan won't allow it.
Rigano wants to take a breather but McGettigan is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by McGettigan.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but McGettigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano defending well as McGettigan loads up on a big left hand.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGettigan's waist but McGettigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGettigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
McGettigan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRigano.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGettigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and McGettigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGettigan.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land. #T1#
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGettigan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by McGettigan.
McGettigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rigano on the ground.
Rigano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGettigan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rigano keeps trying to improve his position.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Rigano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGettigan's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.#SUB2#
McGettigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGettigan has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily. #SUB2#
Rigano working for a triangle but McGettigan defends it easily.
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 Tom McGettigan will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Rigano shoots in and bounces McGettigan off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McGettigan working a defensive guard here.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGettigan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a kimura here.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGettigan wants to get back to full guard but Rigano has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGettigan is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGettigan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGettigan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGettigan wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano keeping full guard, as McGettigan tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rigano 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cliff Rigano!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 2043 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 707 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

188 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

191 cm
26 yrs
208 lbs

Rigano

Joestar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cliff Rigano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Joestar darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.

Joestar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rigano (0) vs (2) Joestar
Rigano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joestar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joestar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joestar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joestar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joestar controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar is continuing to stall.
Joestar pushes down on Rigano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joestar content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano gets full guard.

Rigano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joestar advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (5) Joestar
Joestar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rigano keeps working.
Rigano is being controlled here.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.
Rigano being controlled for a moment.
Joestar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rigano's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is looking to reverse the position.
Joestar controlling from side mount.
Rigano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joestar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano manages to get back to half guard.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joestar content to control rather than advance.
Joestar prevents Rigano from improving his position.
Rigano gets full guard.
Joestar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigano is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar passes Rigano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joestar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joestar controlling the pace.
Joestar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rigano!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (8) Joestar
Joestar controlling from the full mount.
Rigano is working to get back to half guard.
Rigano is squirming around, avoiding Joestar's attempts to control the action.

Joestar is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily.
Joestar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is looking to get to half guard.
Rigano 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.
Rigano tries to get to full guard but Joestar has control of the leg.
Joestar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rigano is not content to let Joestar control the position.
Joestar controlling the action here.
Rigano is looking to get back to full guard here but Joestar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (11) Joestar

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rigano manages to get back to half guard.
Joestar tries to pass to full mount but Rigano defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joestar in particular looking to stall.
Joestar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rigano tries to get to full guard but Joestar has control of the leg.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard but Joestar has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (14) Joestar
Joestar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joestar tries to control but Rigano wriggling away.
Rigano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to take Rigano's back but he can't do it this time.
Joestar trying to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Joestar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Joestar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rigano is looking to escape.
Joestar controlling from mount.
Rigano 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.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joestar works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (17) Joestar
Joestar prevents Rigano from getting the reversal.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rigano gets back to half guard.

Joestar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Joestar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joestar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rigano is looking to get back to full guard here but Joestar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (0) vs (20) Joestar

Joestar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rigano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joestar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rigano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is staying tight to Rigano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rigano tries to improve position but can't.
Rigano being controlled for a moment.
Rigano is trying to improve his position.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.
Joestar takes a little break here. Rigano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rigano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joestar trying to control the action but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joestar off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rigano (4) vs (20) Joestar
Joestar trying to control the position but Rigano manages to sink in the hooks.
Rigano controlling well, preventing Joestar from escaping the position.

Rigano looking for the choke but no joy.

Joestar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joestar is in bad spot here.
Joestar trying to control the hands but Rigano breaks the grip.
Joestar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Rigano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Joestar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Joestar turns into Rigano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rigano (4) vs (22) Joestar
Joestar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joestar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joestar controls the pace.
Joestar wants to pass the guard but Rigano is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joestar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Joestar defends easily.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joestar controls the pace.
Joestar wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.

Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joestar wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigano is retaining full guard.
Joestar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joestar forces his way into half guard.
Joestar is controlling the pace.
Joestar prevents Rigano from improving his position.
Joestar controlling the pace.
Rigano gets back to full guard.

Rigano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Joestar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rigano (4) vs (25) Joestar

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.

Joestar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joestar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joestar staying calm.
Rigano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rigano is not content to let Joestar control the position.
Rigano is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Joestar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar wins on points by 25 to 4.
A victorious Jozen Joestar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Rigano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Kane drives through with a takedown into Rigano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Rigano looking for a triangle here. Kane is fighting it but it looks tight! Rigano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kane is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cliff Rigano!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Kane tries to clinch up
and Rigano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Rigano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
Rigano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kane some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano grinds an elbow into Kane's temple.
Rigano controls the position.
Rigano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rigano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Jaxson Kane has been cut.
Kane tries to control the position but Rigano now has his back. #T1##SUB#
Rigano is cranking Kane's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kane! He's tightened the choke and Kane is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Merman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merman is striking off his back. Rigano thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Merman trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rigano connects with a nice short shot to Merman's temple.
Rigano not doing much here.
Rigano is pressing down on Merman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merman is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rigano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merman sees it coming and defends easily.
Rigano 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.
Merman is trying to maintain the position but Rigano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Merman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Merman wants to control but Rigano is keeping busy.
Merman wants to get back to his feet.
Rigano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merman!
Merman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rigano raining down shots from the mount!
Rigano controlling from the full mount.
Rigano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Merman looks a forlorn figure.
Rigano lands a couple of good shots and Merman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Rigano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merman tries to escape the position.
Merman trying to control the action but Rigano just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Merman trying to control the position but Rigano manages to sink in the hooks.
Merman trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB#
Merman is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Rigano gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Merman is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Rigano is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rigano!
After winning the bout, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Cameron is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Cameron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Cameron lands a front kick.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cameron moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cameron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigano has his takedown stuffed
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Cameron has Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Cameron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Cameron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Cameron.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cameron gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Cameron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cameron wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Rigano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Cameron instigates a clinch.
Cameron swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cameron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joel Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rigano as Cameron tries to tie him up.
Rigano is trying to drag Cameron to the mat but Cameron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cameron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cameron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rigano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cameron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Cameron.
Cameron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards. #T2#
Cameron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cameron tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cameron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cameron lands a body shot.
Cameron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cameron prevents the takedown attempt.
Cameron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cameron struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Cameron - that landed with a thud.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Rigano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cameron clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameron is really stuck here.
Rigano throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3#
Cameron is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Cameron is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cameron preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rigano.
Cameron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rigano on the ground.
Rigano tries to keep control of the position but Cameron is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cameron. #SUB2#
Cameron fending off the submission attempt from Rigano. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rigano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cameron.#SUB2#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rigano struggling to land strikes to the head as Cameron covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Cameron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cameron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rigano goes for a double leg but Cameron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cameron continues to drive forward.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rigano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Cameron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron continues to stall.#T1#
Cameron can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cameron tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Rigano wants to advance to full mount but Cameron doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rigano trying to control but Cameron is working from the bottom.
Rigano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cameron haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameron is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rigano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rigano fails with the takedown
and Cameron makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cameron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cameron counters with a nice uppercut.
Joel Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T3#
Rigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cameron circles away.
It looked like Cameron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rigano.#TD2#
Rigano gets the takedown into side control.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
Rigano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cameron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cameron sneaks back into half guard.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but Cameron defending well.
Rigano is just content to waste time from the top position. Cameron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Rigano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cameron wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment.
Rigano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rigano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cameron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cameron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cameron is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cameron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cameron stuffs the takedown.
Cameron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano shoots and misses
and Cameron counters with a nice leg kick.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Cameron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joel Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Cameron lands a slapping body shot.
Cameron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cameron circles away.
Cameron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cameron wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Cameron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cameron lands a body shot. #T1#
Cameron tries to clinch
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Rigano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cameron wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.#CL#
Cameron takes the fight into the clinch.
Cameron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cameron.
Cameron scores with a shot to the side of Rigano's head.
Cameron slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cameron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cameron is working Rigano over against the cage.
Rigano can't get the takedown. #BC#
Cameron breaks from the clinch.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rigano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cameron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Cameron. Cameron maintains the clinch.
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!#BC#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cameron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rigano checks it well.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Cameron sprawls well.#T3#
Rigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cameron circles away.
Cameron is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Rigano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cameron did well to prevent Rigano getting side control.
Cameron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cameron.
Cameron keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rigano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cameron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cameron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cameron! #REVR#
Cameron controls the position. #T4#
Rigano tries to buck Cameron off but Cameron is having none of it.
Rigano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron happy to just control the position for now.
Rigano is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Cameron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cameron 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Cameron!

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

#R1#
Rigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chille.
Chille throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Chille clinches with his opponent.
Rigano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chille pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chille fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chille counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Chille clinches up against the cage.
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chille is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Chille prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chille misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Chille.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chille.
Rigano takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1##TD2#
Rigano is trying to trip Chille. He has hold of a leg but Chille is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rigano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chille is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chille trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano has his foot on Chille's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chille works his way back into a safe position though.
Chille wants to stand but Rigano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chille content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chille gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chille trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Chille has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rigano is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chille doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chille manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chille slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Chille keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rigano is staying active underneath Chille, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Chille gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Chille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chille looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chille lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Rigano is looking for a takedown.
Chille scores with a shoulder strike.
Chille misses with a knee to the head.
Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Chille.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chille is defending well.
Chille scores with a hook to the body.
Chille with a knee to the head.
Chille prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chille stalling against the cage.
Chille lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rigano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chille after a bit of a struggle.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rigano's defenses. #T4#
Chille tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rigano avoids it.
Rigano managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Chille throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks an elbow strike from Chille.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Chille gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chille throws an elbow but it misses.
Chille with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chille gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chille manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chille using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chille works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Rigano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Rigano crashes against the mat.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Chille manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.
Chille wants to control but Rigano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chille is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano prevents Chille from improving his position.
Chille is looking to control Rigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chille avoid being mounted?#ES#
Chille kicks Rigano off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Chille doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Chille closes the distance and pushes Rigano back into the cage.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chille putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rigano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Rigano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Chille cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano shoots in looking for a takedown. Chille tries to sprawl out of it but Rigano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chille manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chille tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#CL#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Rigano avoids the damage to the body.
Shannon Chille has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rigano is working for takedown but Chille is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
Chille cracks Rigano with a nice body shot.
Rigano blocks the elbow strike.
Chille is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rigano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Chille is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rigano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chille - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rigano.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Chille stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Chille tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Chille back against the cage.
Rigano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rigano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cliff Rigano has been cut.
Chille lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Chille.
Chille misses with a punch to the body.
Chille tries to land a knee to the head but Rigano blocks with his arms.
Chille has Rigano pressed against the cage.
Chille pushes Rigano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rigano.
Chille pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chille.
Chille connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rigano's face.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but Chille shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chille creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Chille misses with the head strike.
A short left from Chille.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Chille finish him?
Chille misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Rigano avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chille.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Chille.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Chille dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cliff Rigano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chille misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Chille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Chille steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
Chille takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Chille lands a left and a right that send Rigano crashing to the mat, dazed. Chille thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A punch combination from Chille misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Chille tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano throws a big counter head kick but Chille avoids it with no problem.
Shannon Chille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Rigano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chille.#T1#
Chille throws a series of punches but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano with a poor takedown
letting Chille counter with a right hand. #CL#
Chille has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Chille tries to land a knee to the head but Rigano blocks with his arms.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
Rigano has had enough of the clinch but Chille keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rigano breaks from the clinch.
Chille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chille tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Chille counters with a crisp one two that drops Rigano! Chille thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rigano to his feet! Rigano is in big trouble!
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Rigano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano stops Chille from getting back to his feet.
Chille is controlling Rigano's trapped leg to prevent Rigano from advancing to side control.#T2#
Chille makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chille.
Chille looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rigano is one step ahead there.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chille swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shannon Chille overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Chille keeps moving.
Rigano lands a couple of elbows.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chille controls Rigano momentarily but Rigano frees himself.
Chille is looking to stand up but Rigano isn't so interested in that idea.
Chille looking to control but Rigano passes into half guard.
Shannon Chille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chille wants to improve his position but Rigano is controlling well.
Chille trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up. #SUB2#
Rigano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chille is just riding it out for now. Rigano eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano is trying to control. Chille wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rigano moves nicely into side control.
Chille is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigano is controlling him well.
Chille tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Chille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chille, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Tupolski tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Tupolski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rigano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rigano trying to control from Tupolski's half guard. Tupolski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Rigano advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tupolski is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard.
Tupolski tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Tupolski misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigano.
Rigano trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupolski defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Rigano on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupolski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Rigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Rigano shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rigano's sensitive parts.
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!
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupolski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rigano wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tupolski down to the mat. Tupolski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rigano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rigano.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski pushes Rigano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Rigano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rigano manages to pass to side control.
Rigano wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rigano wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Tupolski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Rigano lands with a left to the head.
Rigano has Tupolski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tupolski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #ES#
Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rigano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Tupolski tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##TD2#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rigano pushing down on Tupolski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski is trying to stand.
Rigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rigano throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tupolski's thigh. Tupolski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Rigano shoots in.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigano throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lands a jab to the nose.
Rigano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Rigano persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Tupolski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tupolski 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Rigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Jong Guk tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lunges at Rigano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rigano's hand. #CL#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jong Guk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with some punches. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off but Rigano dives into side control. #T1#
Jong Guk manages to get back to half guard.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Jong Guk is trying to maintain the position but Rigano is very close to passing his half guard.
Rigano prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Jong Guk wants to improve his position but Rigano is controlling well.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rigano prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Rigano trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jong Guk kicks off Rigano and gets to his feet.
Jong Guk walks into a left hand.
Rigano thuds his shin into the meat of Jong Guk's side.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rigano. #ES#
Jong Guk throws Rigano to one side and escapes!#T2#
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A nice side step and Rigano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
Rigano blocks the body kick.
Rigano lands a body shot.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk thumps Rigano with a low kick.#TD2#
Rigano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jong Guk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rigano is controlling him.
Jong Guk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Rigano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jong Guk defends well and Rigano ends up having to push Jong Guk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.#ES#
Jong Guk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jong Guk defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.#TD2#
Rigano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jong Guk on his heels. He'll look to pass Jong Guk's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back. #CL#
Jong Guk pushes Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk. #BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Rigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick.
Rigano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rigano shoots in but Jong Guk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rigano misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rigano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk tests Rigano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Jong Guk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riganos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jong Guk's waist but Jong Guk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Jong Guk jabs at Rigano's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rigano.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jong Guk but Jong Guk pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Jong Guk rushes Rigano and presses him up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Rigano is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano shoots in but no luck this time.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk lands a front kick.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rigano is breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Rigano against the cage.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jong Guk.#T4##CL#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jong Guk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk. #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Rigano is avoiding it.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rigano.#TD2#
Rigano feints and as Jong Guk raises his hands in defense, Rigano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Guk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Guk seems keen to control Rigano's posture.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jong Guk has Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Jong Guk slams his shin into Rigano's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches. #T3#
Jong Guk gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jong Guk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jong Guk is defending well.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jong Guk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rigano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Rigano avoids it.
Rigano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Rigano against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Rigano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk. #T1##BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk thumps Rigano with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Jong Guk forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jong Guk prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jong Guk down to the mat. Jong Guk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano dives in for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rigano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Jong Guk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Rigano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk avoids it really well and circles away.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigano's head backwards.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.#T4#
Rigano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jong Guk but Jong Guk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk had his way with Cliff Rigano in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Rigano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rigano will feel that in the morning.
Rigano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jong Guk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Rigano is trying to drag Jong Guk to the mat but Jong Guk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rigano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Jong Guk has Rigano pressed against the cage, preventing Rigano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rigano is working for takedown but Jong Guk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jong Guk is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jong Guk down to the mat. Jong Guk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jong Guk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but Jong Guk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Rigano's body.
Rigano moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Rigano shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rigano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rigano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jong Guk finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigano's head.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano throws a right and a left that Jong Guk avoids nicely.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jong Guk, which made it look bad.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt
and Jong Guk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rigano doesn't seem phased though.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:41
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Rigano throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rowanda as Rigano shoots in.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Rowanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Rigano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Rowanda tenderised Rigano's leg. Rigano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rowanda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rowanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Rowanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rowanda.
Rigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rowanda pinned against the cage. Rowanda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rigano takes a step back to recover.
Rigano shoots in but Rowanda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riaq Rowanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T1#
Rowanda throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rowanda throws a leg kick but Rigano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rowanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rigano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rigano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rowanda defending well though.
Rigano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowanda is looking to improve his position.
Rigano tries to pass to full mount but Rowanda defends it.
Rigano stalling away here and it's allowed Rowanda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Rowanda trying to control the position.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano postures up.
Rigano is fighting to break Rowanda's control of his arms but Rowanda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rowanda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rigano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Rowanda has Rigano pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowanda is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowanda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rowanda landing some decent shots from guard.
Rowanda cracks Rigano with a solid left hand.
Rigano keeping full guard, as Rowanda tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowanda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Rowanda from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rowanda is working Rigano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a triangle here but Rowanda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rowanda lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rowanda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rigano sneaks back into half guard.
Rigano wants to improve his position but Rowanda is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rowanda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rigano has momentary wrist control but Rowanda slips an elbow through the middle.
Rowanda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowanda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowanda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rowanda cracks Rigano with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riaq Rowanda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt
and Rowanda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rowanda looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rigano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rowanda is looking for a sweep.
Rowanda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Rowanda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano prevents Rowanda from improving his position.
Rowanda works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rigano landing some decent shots from guard.
Rigano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowanda has wrist control.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowanda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowanda is controlling Rigano's posture.
Rowanda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowanda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rowanda works over Rigano with some ground and pound from guard.
Rowanda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rowanda is sitting in close to Rigano's body. Rigano has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rowanda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rowanda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rigano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cliff Rigano!
Our winner, Cliff Rigano, 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: CEFC Live 60
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Rigano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rigano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson continues to stall.
Rigano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rigano has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Anderson stays in close to Rigano's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson stands and throws Rigano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.
Anderson controls the position from side control.#T3#
Rigano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rigano is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rigano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Rigano's knee but Rigano avoids it well. #TD2#
Rigano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rigano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigano's guard. #REVR#
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rigano working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rigano tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rigano wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #T3#
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson prevents Rigano from improving his position.
Anderson stalling.
More hug and hope from Anderson.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Rigano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Rigano wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Anderson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rigano is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Rigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson is looking to control Rigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is pressing down on Rigano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rigano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson controlling the position.
Rigano landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Anderson wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rigano throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson pulls Rigano in close to his closed guard and prevents Rigano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Rigano shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Rigano's head back. #TD2#
Rigano gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is controlling Rigano's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rigano to get the leverage.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rigano is working away from the top position though.
Rigano wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson trying to control here. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Anderson moves into full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rigano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cliff Rigano.
I think Rigano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano 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: CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rigano shoots in and bounces Maanpohja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rigano is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rigano landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigano throws a big right hand that misses.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Maanpohja has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rigano postures up and lands a big shot to Maanpohja's brow. #SUB#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rigano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Rigano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rigano postures up and lands a big shot to Maanpohja's brow.
Maanpohja wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rigano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rigano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rigano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maanpohja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rigano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Rigano connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Rigano defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Maanpohja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigano is aware though and is defending well.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rigano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Rigano is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Maanpohja looking for subs off his back but Rigano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rigano works his way into full mount!
Rigano looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Rigano isn't that keen on the idea.
Rigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigano has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rigano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rigano trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Rigano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maanpohja?
Rigano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Rigano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rigano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja working to try and regain half guard.
Rigano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maanpohja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Maanpohja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Maanpohja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rigano!
Rigano gets back to half guard.
Maanpohja slips a nice elbow through Rigano's hands, connecting with Rigano's forehead.#SUB#
Maanpohja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rigano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Rigano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maanpohja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rigano 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! Maanpohja rolls with it to try and escape but Rigano cranks on the arm and Maanpohja is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Rigano!
An out of breath Cliff Rigano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Poulter swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rigano. #SUB#
Rigano swings around for an armbar but Poulter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rigano's guard.
Poulter wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving. #SUB#
Rigano has an active guard here but Poulter has managed to pass into half guard.
Rigano wants to improve his position but Poulter is controlling well.
Poulter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rigano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poulter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.#SUB#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poulter defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poulter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poulter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rigano's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Poulter trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulter wants to pass the guard but Rigano is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rigano is looking for a triangle but Poulter pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulter advances to half guard.
Rigano moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Rigano has his foot on Poulter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poulter works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Poulter postures up in Rigano's guard and throws a big left but Rigano blocks it. #SUB#
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poulter is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.#SUB#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Poulter throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poulter defends it easily.#SUB#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Poulter has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poulter is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Poulter to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
An out of breath Cliff Rigano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 226
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Huia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rigano's guard.
Rigano is trying to control the position but Huia postures up.
Huia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Rigano is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huia avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Huia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigano is retaining full guard.
Huia wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Huia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huia wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano is pulling down on Huia's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huia tries to work over Rigano's front leg with a kick but Rigano checks it.
Huia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Huia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rigano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rigano is not content to let Huia control the position.
Huia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Huia maintains control.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rigano working to try and regain half guard.
Rigano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huia wants to control the pace but Rigano is squirming around nicely.
Rigano is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Huia content just to control the position here.
Rigano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huia tries to control but Rigano wriggling away.
Huia avoids the attempt from Rigano to control.
Rigano is desperately trying to improve his position but Huia has a good base and remains in mount.
Huia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rigano is looking to escape. #T4#
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Huia maintains control.#SUB#
Huia is working for a guillotine from mount but Rigano frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Huia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rigano turns into him and now he's in Huia's guard.
Rigano lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Huia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rigano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rigano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rigano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huia's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Huia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Huia throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Rigano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huia on his heels. He'll look to pass Huia's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Huia looking for a guillotine here but Rigano defends easily.
Rigano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia not allowing Rigano to control his hands.
Rigano wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Huia is looking for the choke from the back position but Rigano is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Huia trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Huia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Huia is looking for the choke from the back position but Rigano is controlling his hands well.
Rigano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rigano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huia looking to control but Rigano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rigano 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.
Huia is keen to just control but Rigano is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rigano looking for submissions off his back.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Rigano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Huia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Rigano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano trying to control from the bottom.
Huia trying to control from half guard but Rigano is working away.
Huia blocks the strikes from Rigano.
Huia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Huia is thwarting Rigano's attempts to control the position.
Wiremu Huia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huia is keen to just control but Rigano is a slippery customer.
Huia prevents Rigano from improving his position.#T3#
Rigano wants to control but Huia is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
And Rigano tries to counter it with a takedown but Huia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Rigano throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Huia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huia prevents Rigano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rigano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rigano is defending against the submission attempts here by Huia.
Rigano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Rigano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huia pulls his head out easily.
Rigano is looking to improve his position.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Rigano is defending well.
Rigano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia slips nicely into half guard.
Huia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu Huia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws a head kick that Rigano semi-blocks.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano slips a jab from Huia.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huia swivels and escapes.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Huia. #TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huia is not content to let Rigano control the position.
Huia can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia prevents Rigano from moving into mount.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Huia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Huia wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Huia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rigano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rigano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rigano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huia wants to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiremu Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rigano looking to finish Huia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Huia!
Huia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huia wants to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano with the ground and pound from mount.
Huia holds of for dear life.
Rigano lands a couple of good shots and Huia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Rigano scores with punches from the back.
Huia tries to roll but Rigano sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Huia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rigano's arms.
Huia trying to control the hands but Rigano breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Huia trying to control the position but Rigano manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Rigano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rigano throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Huia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Huia showing good submission defense here.
Huia wants to control his opponent's hands but Rigano gets his hands free.
Huia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rigano.
Rigano gets his hands free as Huia looks to control.
Huia tries to break free.
Rigano lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huia 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Soto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Soto has Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Rigano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Soto forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rigano scores with a shot to the body.
Carlos Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soto's waist but Soto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side. #CL#
Soto takes the fight into the clinch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Rigano looks winded!
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano can't get the takedown.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #T3#
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Soto is leaning against Rigano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Soto rushes Rigano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Soto dominated that round.
That's time! Soto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soto is defending well for now.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano is working for takedown but Soto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano lands with a left to the head.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rigano or not.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.#T1#
Soto digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Rigano is working for takedown but Soto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto avoids a wild elbow strike from Rigano.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T2#
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Soto manages to get underhooks.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Soto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #TD2#
Rigano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Soto pushes Rigano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Rigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Soto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigano is controlling him well.
Rigano advances nicely into full mount.
Soto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rigano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soto has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Rigano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soto wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position. #ES#
Soto wriggles free and stands up.
Rigano catches Soto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Soto clinches up against the cage.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano. #TD2#
Rigano has hold of one of Soto's legs. Soto is fighting the takedown attempt but Rigano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
Rigano prevents Soto from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Rigano content to stall in guard here.
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Soto is retaining full guard. #ES#
Soto pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Soto rushes Rigano and presses him up against the cage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T2#
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Soto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but Soto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Soto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Rigano tries to break the clinch but Soto is controlling the position.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch. #T4#
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rigano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rigano somewhat.#CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto dodges an elbow strike from Rigano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Moans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moans.
Moans cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moans throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Moans thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Moans blocks a head kick by Rigano.
Moans misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Shaq Moans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Moans.
Rigano needs to keep his hands up - Moans had a free shot at his head there.
Rigano throws a sloppy head kick and Moans moves out of range easily.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Moans.
Moans connects with the punch.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Moans.
Rigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moans is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano misses with a hook
and Moans counters with a good low kick that Rigano was not able to check.
Moans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moans swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Moans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.#T1#
Moans 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.
Rigano throws a combination that misses
and Moans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rigano's knee momentarily.
Moans is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Rigano blocks a low kick nicely.
Moans catches Rigano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Moans counters with a three punch combo that has Rigano backing up. Rigano nods at Moans to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaq Moans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moans throws a leg kick
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moans feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moans digs a good hook to Rigano's body.
Moans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moans connects with a leg kick. Rigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Moans catches Rigano right on the button with a cross.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Moans ducks down to avoid it.
Moans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rigano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moans. Moans obviously looking to wear him down.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rigano on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moans.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rigano moves out of range as Moans throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano throws a sloppy head kick and Moans moves out of range easily.
Moans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Moans.
Moans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rigano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Moans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Moans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moans.
Rigano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moans's head backwards.
Good shot there by Moans.
Moans swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Moans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Moans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rigano.
A jab lands there for Moans.
Moans misses with a low kick.
Moans misses with a low kick.
Moans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigano. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rigano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moans misses with a low kick.
Moans scores with a shot to the body.
Rigano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moans is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Moans misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Rigano checks a low kick from Moans.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moans throws out the jab.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Moans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rigano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Moans slips the punch.#T2#
Moans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rigano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Moans.
Moans connects with a nice looking jab.
Moans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moans takes one to the side of the head.
Moans jabs at Rigano's body.
Moans cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Rigano blocks a low kick nicely.
Moans throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moans takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moans throws a leg kick but Rigano checks it.
Moans's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Moans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
As Rigano looks to move away, Moans throws a big counter combo but Rigano just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Moans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moans scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moans lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Moans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans just misses with a punch to the body.
Moans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rigano at a distance.
Moans connects with a crisp jab.
Moans dips to his left and cracks Rigano with an uppercut!
Rigano avoids the body shot from Moans.
Moans lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigano is out of range and Moans settles back down. #T1#
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moans.
Nice uppercut lands for Rigano. That snapped Moans's head back.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
Moans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaq Moans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rigano slips a jab from Moans.
Moans throws a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
Moans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rigano staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moans misses with a looping right.
Rigano feints a counter leg kick.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moans avoids the head kick by Rigano. #T2#
Moans misses the shot to the body.
Moans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Rigano scores with a head kick. Moans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moans moves out of range of the strikes.
Moans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Moans with a hook.
Rigano connects with the punch.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moans throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Moans!
After the fight, Shaq Moans was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grand Prix K1
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Rigano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rigano misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Gonzalez staggers Rigano with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rigano looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Rigano looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Gonzalez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Rigano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Rigano throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Rigano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rigano.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Rigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Rigano slips a jab from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Rigano backs away looking to recover.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Rigano counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Rigano avoids nicely.
Rigano misses the jab.
Rigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rigano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez moves out of range as Rigano strikes.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Rigano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez punishes Rigano's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez thows a body kick. Rigano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gonzalez!
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Rigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigano also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rigano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rigano with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzalez cracks Rigano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Rigano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that second round.
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#
Rigano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez tests Rigano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
Rigano slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
Anthony Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rigano tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Rigano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Rigano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Gonzalez.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Rigano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gonzalez - that will leave a mark!
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Rigano misses with a straight right.
Rigano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rigano scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
Rigano jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Zap feints and as Rigano raises his hands in defense, Zap changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zap wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano looking to control.
Zap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rigano controlling Zap's posture.
Zap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zap throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zap is posturing up here but Rigano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zap tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zap has to tap! Slick submission there by Rigano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rigano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hristo did well to prevent Rigano getting side control.
Hristo wants to stand back up but Rigano manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hristo's face as Rigano controls the position.
Hristo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rigano 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.
Hristo being controlled for a moment.
Hristo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hristo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rigano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hristo is letting Rigano control him for a moment.
Rigano trying to control the action but Hristo is working from the bottom.
Hristo prevents Rigano from improving position. #SUB#
Rigano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hristo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Rigano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hristo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hristo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rigano is trying to get an arm triangle but Hristo is defending well.
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hristo keeps working. #T3#
Rigano avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hristo.
You can see the frustration on Hristo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rigano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rigano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rigano controlling from side mount.
Rigano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hristo some visible discomfort. #T4##SUB#
Rigano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rigano has hold of Hristo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hristo seems comfortable defending it but Rigano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hristo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hristo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rigano couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Beast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rigano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigano counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Rigano.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Beast.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Beast takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano.
Beast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beast.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Rigano has clasped his hands together around Beast's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rigano tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
The referee asks Rigano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rigano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is dominant here and he's now got Beast's back!
Beast is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rigano.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
Beast is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Rigano working for the choke.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Rigano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beast is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano missing with strikes from the back.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rigano looking to break Beast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rigano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Rigano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beast has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rigano keeps control of the position easily here as Beast tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Rigano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beast is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rigano misses with punches from the back.
Rigano tries to keep control of the position but Beast is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rigano looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Beast is controlling Rigano 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T4#
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard.
Rigano looking for a sweep. Not yet Rigano, not yet. #SU#
Beast stands and steps away. Rigano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
A lazy body kick from Beast
and Rigano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast misses with a hook to the body
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Beast forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Beast lands a knee to the body.
Beast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rigano lands an elbow just above Beast 's eye.
Beast scores a nice knee to the body.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Rigano misses with an elbow strike.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rigano blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Beast connects with a knee to the head.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rigano obliges.
Beast tries a knee to the head but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
Beast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Rigano slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Jozef Beast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.#T2#
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rigano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rigano is trying to stall.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rigano misses with a knee to the head.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Beast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rigano.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rigano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beast lands with a right to the head.
Beast misses with some punches.
Rigano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beast. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beast.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Rigano avoids the damage to the body.
Rigano struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Beast.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
Beast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rigano avoids it.
Rigano blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano misses with a two punch combination.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano 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.
Beast wants to clinch.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Rigano as he checks the leg kick.
Rigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
Rigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.#T1#
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast tries to work over Rigano's front leg with a kick but Rigano checks it.
Beast is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Beast moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beast!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Beast has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano drags him back down.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Rigano controls the position.
Rigano working the ground and pound from side control.
Beast is trying to buck Rigano off.#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by Beast.#SU#
Beast decides to stand back up.
Rigano lands a slapping body shot.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast wants to clinch.#T3#
Rigano misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Beast looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Beast.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast motions for Rigano to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast cracks Rigano with a good jab.
Jozef Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands with a good body shot.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beast darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AD512
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Belfort scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks.
Belfort lands with a shot to the body.
Rigano misses with a hook
and Belfort counters with a leg kick.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the body.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano wants to counter with a clinch but Belfort pushes him away.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belfort throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Belfort.
Belfort throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
Rigano lands a glancing blow to the side of Belfort's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort throws a body shot but no joy.
Belfort throws a push kick but Rigano slaps the foot to one side.
Rigano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rigano blocks a head kick by Belfort.
Rigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Belfort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belfort misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Belfort.
Rigano slips under a jab.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Belfort clinches.
Belfort lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rigano lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Rigano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards. #T2#
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Rigano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort avoiding damage as Rigano throws knees to the body.
Rigano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano with a knee to the head.
Rigano trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Belfort back against the cage.
Belfort avoiding damage as Rigano throws knees to the body.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Rigano tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it. #T3#
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Rigano.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land. #TD2#
Rigano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Belfort is pulling down on Rigano's head to control his posture.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rigano is one step ahead there. #T4#
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Belfort seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Belfort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Belfort misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rigano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort digs a good body shot into Rigano's ribs.
Rigano lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rigano avoids the head kick by Belfort.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Belfort misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Belfort moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Belfort dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigano. That did some damage!
Rigano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belfort. That did some damage!
Belfort staying out of range there.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort throws a head kick but Rigano moves out of range.
Belfort shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belfort staying out of range there.
Belfort is looking to counter the offense by Rigano and move into the clinch.
Rigano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been informed that Rigano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Belfort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano 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.
Rigano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belfort throws a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
Rigano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rigano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belfort on the side of the head.
Jordan Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano scores with a jab. Belfort acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Belfort.
Rigano defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rigano. That snapped Belfort's head back.
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Belfort's head but Belfort sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belfort.
Rigano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Rigano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Rigano.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belfort throws out the jab.
Rigano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
Belfort throws a chopping leg kick but Rigano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
Belfort fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rigano just manages to avoid it.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Rigano misses with a head kick.
Belfort looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Belfort jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rigano takes one to the side of the head.
Belfort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Jordan Belfort's cut is getting worse.
Rigano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rigano throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Rigano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rigano misses with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Belfort counters with a nice right hand that sends Rigano toppling to the canvas! Rigano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Belfort finish him?!#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids 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 Jordan Belfort will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Belfort's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belfort steps in with a hook that catches Rigano right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Belfort follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rigano looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Belfort!
Jordan Belfort gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD507
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Haack misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Haack avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rigano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Haack misses with a low kick as Rigano jumps back.
Rigano 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.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Rigano is looking for the big counter here.
Haack pushes Rigano away with a front kick.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rigano lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Haack.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rigano looks to land a combination. Haack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haack looks for the body kick but Rigano saw that one coming.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Rigano misses with a shot to the body
and Haack counters with a right hand to the body.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigano looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Rigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Rigano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haack avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Good work by Haack as he checks the leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rigano's hands.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rigano.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haack lands a nice hook to Rigano's body. Rigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haack throws a leg kick but Rigano checks it.
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rigano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rigano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rigano throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Haack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haack throws a low kick but Rigano moves out of range easily. #T3#
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rigano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haack cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Haack slips a straight right by Rigano.
Haack misses the jab.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
A bone on bone clash there as Rigano blocks the leg kick.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Rigano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rigano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
A jab from Rigano misses.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rigano.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haack slips a jab from Rigano.
Rigano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Rigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.
Haack lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Rigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rigano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Haack moved away.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Rigano stumbling back into the cage.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a low kick but Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Haack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack staying out of range there.
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Haack avoids the head kick by Rigano.
A clash of legs there as Rigano blocks the low kick.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A jab from Rigano misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
Rigano cracks Haack with a good jab.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rigano's sensitive parts.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Rigano saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack lands a jab to the head.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haack as he avoids it easily.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack throws a head kick but Rigano moves out of range. #T3#
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Haack.
Haack scores with a jab.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Haack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Donk. Rigano catches Haack right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
You can see that Rigano has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rigano misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Rigano coming out on top.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rigano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Haack.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Rigano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigano moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Rigano is out of range.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano slips a straight right by Haack.
Haack slips a straight right by Rigano.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano tries to land a leg kick but Haack saw it coming and moves away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Rigano in the body.
Jab from Haack.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
Rigano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rigano.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Rigano misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Rigano lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Haack defending well as Rigano loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano wants to counter with a clinch but Haack pushes him away.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rigano.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.#T4#
Nice shot by Haack.
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack checks a low kick from Rigano.
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!
Haack lands with a straight right. Rigano didn't see that one coming.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigano's head backwards.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rigano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haack scrambles back to his feet.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rigano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rigano checks a leg kick.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Rigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haack 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.#TD2#
Rigano gets a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lancaster gets full guard.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rigano is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lancaster is wriggling around but Rigano manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster pulls Rigano in close to prevent any damage.
Rigano prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rigano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster. #TD#
Lancaster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rigano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lancaster is trying to control. Rigano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
We've been informed that Rigano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Lancaster working over Rigano with some ground and pound. Rigano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Rigano looks winded!
Lancaster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rigano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Lancaster throwing shots but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Lancaster working over Rigano with some ground and pound. Rigano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rigano defending well though.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano lands with a nice combination. Lancaster backs away looking to recover.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster scores with a head kick.
Rigano lands a two punch combo.
Lancaster connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Rigano covering up! Lancaster comes in with a big uppercut and Rigano goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
After the big win, Troy Lancaster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Patton swings widly with a right hand
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Patton stuffs the takedown.
Patton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano connects with a nice looking jab.
Rigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patton lands with a kick to the temple. Rigano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Patton lands a jab to Rigano's midsection.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Nice body kick from Patton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton looks to land a body kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano misses with a few strikes there.
Patton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Rigano throws a hook but Patton blocks it.#CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Patton. Patton maintains the clinch.
Rigano avoids the elbow strike from Patton, against the cage.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rigano throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Patton tries a knee to the head but Rigano blocks it.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Patton slows down the pace here.
Patton just leaning against Rigano, taking a breather.
Patton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rigano blocks it with crossed arms.
Patton lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rigano. #BC#
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patton looks to throw the jab but Rigano is out of range. #T3#
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Patton misses.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Patton's shoulder, as Patton tries to avoid the shot.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
Rigano fails with the takedown
and Patton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patton throws a head kick that Rigano semi-blocks.
Patton throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Patton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Patton slips a jab and a cross from Rigano. #T4##KD#
Patton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rigano sprawling to the canvas! Rigano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Patton finish him?! #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patton is out of range and Rigano settles back down.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Rigano switches off momentarily and Patton cracks him with a monster right hand! Rigano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Patton dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Patton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Patton!
After winning the bout, Jack Patton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Flux.
Flux moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano 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.
Flux misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rigano.
Rigano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flux doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rigano misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano slips under a jab from Flux.
Flux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flux throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux lands a jab to Rigano's midsection.
Rigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Flux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Flux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flux keeps Rigano at a distance using the push kick.
Flux cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Flux jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rigano misses with a hook to the body
and Flux counters with a two punch combo.
Flux throws a nice head kick!
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Flux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flux.
Flux staying out of range there.
Rigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flux.
As Flux backs off Rigano throws a huge counter combo but Flux manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Rigano misses with a straight right.
Rigano walks into a left hand.
Flux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigano momentarily. #TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Flux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flux is controlling Rigano's posture.
Rigano throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigano won't allow Flux to sweep him here.
Rigano controlling from the top position.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Flux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Flux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rigano checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Rigano.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flux scores with a body shot.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Flux misses the target. #T4#
Flux thuds a left hand into Rigano's body.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Flux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Rigano in the body.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rigano slips under a jab from Flux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flux in his tracks.
Flux misses the jab.
Flux wants to slow Rigano down by chopping away at his legs.
Flux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Flux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Flux.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flux moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rigano blocks the body kick.
Rigano is looking for the big counter here.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux throws a head kick that misses.
Flux moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano wants to control but Flux is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Flux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rigano pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rigano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flux!
Flux can't escape the position.
Flux tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flux is one step ahead there.
Flux stays in close to Rigano's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Flux is sitting in close to Rigano's body. Rigano has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Flux is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Flux is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rigano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Rigano 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.
Luther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rigano.
Luther shoots in but no luck this time.
Luther fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luther swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano misses with a lunging right hand
and Luther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luther stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luther wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
A left lands for Rigano.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Luther has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Luther throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luther or not.
Rigano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luther's defenses.
Luther lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rigano taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Luther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rigano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luther fails to land.
Luther prevents the takedown attempt.
Luther misses with a punch on the inside.
Rigano keeps control of Luther as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luther looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rigano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like John Luther has been cut.#T2#
Luther managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano.
Rigano has a couple of punches blocked by Luther.
Luther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Luther has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rigano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rigano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luther has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rigano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luther misses with some punches.
Rigano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luther. #TD2#
Rigano is trying to trip Luther. He has hold of a leg but Luther is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rigano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luther has his hands on Rigano's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rigano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Luther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rigano scoring with some ground and pound.
Rigano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Luther is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigano trying to control but Luther is working from the bottom.
Luther looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigano passes Luther's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Luther is working away.
Luther is trying to get back to full guard.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Luther defends it. #SUB2#
Rigano seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Luther's cut.
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#
Rigano drops his hands momentarily and Luther takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rigano tests Luther's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luther throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Luther drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Luther takes one on the button.
Luther fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rigano avoids it really well and circles away.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Luther avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luther on the side of the head.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rigano throws a jab when Luther was well out of range.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it. #T1#
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luther in his tracks.
Rigano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it. #TD2#
Luther gets caught flat footed, as Rigano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing.
Rigano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luther keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Rigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rigano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luther has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rigano has managed to get both his arms back between Luther's legs - danger averted.
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Luther is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Luther looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rigano has picked Luther up and slammed him! Luther can't keep hold of the triangle and Rigano manages to pass to side control!
Luther manages to get back to half guard.
Luther trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
Rigano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luther knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luther is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Luther trying to control here.
Luther won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Luther is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luther wants to improve his position but Rigano is controlling well.
Luther regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rigano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luther seems keen to control Rigano's posture.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Luther has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rigano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Luther.
Luther is looking to regain half guard here but Rigano keeps moving and retains side control.
Luther is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rigano off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Rigano fending off the submission attempt from Luther. #SUB#
Luther has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Luther's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rigano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Luther tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rigano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Luther.
Rigano 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.
Rigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Luther as Rigano shoots in.
It looked like Luther was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rigano.
Luther moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Luther lands a glancing blow to the side of Rigano's head.
Luther walks into a straight right hand from Rigano.#T1#
Luther takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luther stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luther tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano misses with the combination.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano lands with a nice combination. Luther backs away looking to recover.
Rigano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rigano is looking to land body kicks.
Luther wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Luther ducks right into an uppercut from Rigano.
Rigano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luther tries to clinch up.
Rigano punishes Luther's body with a nice straight punch.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Luther tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Rigano throws out a powerful jab.
Luther is looking to clinch.
Luther is looking to clinch but Rigano is avoiding it.
Luther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luther moves away.
Rigano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Luther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rigano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luther slips under a jab from Rigano.
Luther lands with a right hand.
Rigano lands a jab.#T3#
Luther shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rigano pinned against the cage. Rigano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rigano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luther tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luther thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luther scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Luther 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luther tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Luther avoids it with no problem.
Rigano keeps the fight on the outside.
Rigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luther.
Luther misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rigano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rigano cracks Luther with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Luther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Luther clinches up with Rigano and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Luther's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rigano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luther.
A left hand lands to the body for Luther.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLI
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Westbrook takes one to the chin there.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range.
Westbrook steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rigano.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano tries to work over Westbrook's front leg with a kick but Westbrook checks it.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Rigano.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Westbrook moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Westbrook instigates a clinch.
Westbrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment.
Rigano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westbrook's face.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano lands with a short shot to the head.
Rigano lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Rigano misses with a knee strike.
Rigano trying to land knees to the body.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westbrook fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Westbrook instigates a clinch.
Westbrook pushes off an throws an elbow but Rigano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rigano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rigano throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano lands a left hand.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Westbrook lands a nice elbow.
Rigano misses with some punches.
Rigano tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Rigano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards. #T2#
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike from Rigano.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank.
Westbrook blocking some punches.
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westbrook throws an elbow but misses.
Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Westbrook blocks with his arms.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rigano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Westbrook working aggressively here. #T3#
A short right from Westbrook on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rigano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped Rigano in his tracks for a moment.
Rigano landing knees to the body.
Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook digs a right hand into Rigano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rigano's gas tank. #T4#
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rigano avoiding damage.
Rigano blocks the elbow strike.
Rigano misses with a body punch.
Rigano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook blocks an elbow strike.
Rigano throws an elbow but it misses.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rigano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rigano's brow.
Rigano leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westbrook just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRigano.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Rigano takes a swing at Westbrook's ribcage but misses.
Rigano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rigano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westbrook has time to react.
Westbrook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook blocks a jab.#CL2#
Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut.
Westbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rigano.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rigano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westbrook's elbow.
Rigano lands a good knee to the midsection. Westbrook won't want to take too many of those.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Rigano is stalling here.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the forehead.
Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rigano or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rigano gets through Westbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
Rigano stalling against the cage.
Rigano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Westbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Rigano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano lands a nice knee to the body.
Rigano lands an elbow inside that Westbrook shrugs off.
Westbrook cracks Rigano with a nice body shot.
Westbrook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Rigano takes an elbow to the temple.
Rigano lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rigano throws an elbow but misses.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Westbrook.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rigano.
Rigano lands an elbow that stopped Westbrook in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike.
Rigano is pushing Westbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rigano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Westbrook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Westbrook wants to counter with a clinch but Rigano pushes him away.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook. #CL2#
Westbrook clinches up against the cage.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rigano tightens his grip and picks Westbrook up, before dumping him to the ground. Westbrook manages to land in guard.
Rigano trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Westbrook is looking to stand back up but Rigano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Westbrook. #T1#
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westbrook keeps working.
Westbrook tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rigano manages to move to mount!
Westbrook has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Rigano lands a shot to the head.
Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #T2#
Westbrook is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rigano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Westbrook is trying to get back to his feet but Rigano has full control of the position and if anything, Westbrook has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Rigano working for a choke but Westbrook is defending well.
Westbrook trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a rear naked choke here but Westbrook reverses the position brilliantly into Rigano's guard!
Rigano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano wants to improve his position but instead Westbrook has moved into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rigano, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: 154.5
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Rigano.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Rigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hales with the counter takedown but Rigano avoids it easily.
Hales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hales has a takedown stuffed.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Rigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cliff Rigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rigano as he jumps to the side.
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
Rigano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Hales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Rigano has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hales is on him like a limpet, forcing Rigano back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hales lands a takedown into guard.
Hales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Rigano pulls Hales in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hales preventing the sweep.
Hales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rigano dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rigano lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano won't allow Hales to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rigano has picked Hales up and slammed him! Hales can't keep hold of the triangle and Rigano manages to pass to side control!
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Hales told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Hales is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hales looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hales tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
Hales regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hales throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rigano escapes and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rigano is staying tight to Hales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rigano advances nicely into full mount.
Hales wants to hold on but Rigano pushes him away.#T4#
Hales is trying to escape the mount.
Hales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rigano wants to control the pace but Hales is squirming around nicely.
Rigano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hales tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
Hales tries to reverse the position but Rigano maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hales walks into a jab.
Rigano throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Hales has a takedown stuffed.
Rigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rigano feints and then cracks Hales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hales down.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano misses with a hook. Hales ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales dives in and grabs Rigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rigano pushes down on Hales's head and hops out.
Rigano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Hales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rigano avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Rigano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cliff Rigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.#T1#
Hales moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Hales dives in and grabs Rigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rigano pushes down on Hales's head and hops out.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
Hales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigano, as that shot connected.
Cliff Rigano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hales with the counter takedown but Rigano avoids it easily.
Rigano connects with an inside leg kick.
Rigano thumps Hales with a low kick.#TD#
Rigano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rigano is in Hales's guard.#T2#
Rigano stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rigano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hales can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigano landing a few strikes.
Hales manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.
Hales has hold of Rigano's hands but Rigano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rigano working over Hales with some ground and pound. Hales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hales keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Rigano preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Hales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rigano uses it to pass to side control.
Rigano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Hales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigano 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.
Hales is trying to improve his position.
Hales struggling a bit here.#T4#
Rigano landing a few strikes.
Hales is letting Rigano control him for a moment.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliff Rigano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hales looks to move to half guard but instead Rigano has passed into mount! Damn!
Rigano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rigano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rigano looking to control but Hales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rigano lands with a hook. Hales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hales avoids the head kick by Rigano. #TD2#
Hales feints and as Rigano raises his hands in defense, Hales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hales trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rigano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigano trying to control but Hales is working from the bottom.
Rigano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hales's head.
Hales keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hales can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Hales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hales is trying to get back to full guard.
Hales trying to control from the bottom.
Rigano lands strikes from half guard.
Hales manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rigano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hales keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Cliff Rigano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rigano chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano scoring with some ground and pound.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Hales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hales working for submissions but it's allowed Rigano to get to half guard.
Rigano is nestled in close to Hales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Hales trying to control here.
Rigano wants to take a breather but Hales is having none of it.
Rigano slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rigano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rigano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigano postures up. #SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hales is trying to control the position but Rigano postures up.
Rigano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rigano defends it easily.
Mark Hales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rigano 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
Our winner, Cliff Rigano, 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: gc148.5
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Rigano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullion.
Gullion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rigano slips a straight right by Gullion.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gullion.
Gullion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rigano blocks it well.
Gullion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rigano.
Gullion throws the kick towards the body but Rigano avoids it.
Gullion throws a hook but Rigano blocks it.
A left lands for Gullion.
Gullion avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gullion.
Gullion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rigano takes a step back to recover.
Gullion tries to land a front kick but Rigano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gullion looks for the body kick but Rigano saw that one coming.
Gullion staying out of range there.#T1#
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Gullion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rigano backing away here, and Gullion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Rigano.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Rigano throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olliver Gullion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano digs a good hook to Gullion's body.
Rigano lands with a good body shot.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gullion manages to circle out of the way.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Gullion.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Rigano misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullion misses with a kick to the body
and Rigano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gullion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rigano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gullion blocks a low kick nicely.
Rigano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gullion counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Rigano.
Rigano takes a swing at Gullion's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rigano as he connects with a hook.
Gullion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gullion 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 Rigano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rigano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gullion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Gullion moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gullion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Gullion misses with an uppercut
and Rigano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gullion throws a push kick but Rigano slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Rigano does it's job there.
Gullion avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Gullion looks for the body kick but Rigano saw that one coming.
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Gullion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gullion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigano connects with a leg kick. Gullion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rigano misses with a hook. Gullion ducked under it nicely.
Gullion raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Gullion.
Gullion is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Gullion blocks the leg kick.
Rigano scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Gullion.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Rigano misses with a leg kick
and Gullion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Gullion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rigano.
Rigano moves out of range as Gullion throws a body kick.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Gullion moved out of range.
Gullion connects with a high kick.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gullion throws a body kick that misses
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano wants to land a leg kick but Gullion is out of range.
Rigano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rigano misses with a head kick.
Gullion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gullion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rigano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gullion throws a wild body kick that Rigano sees coming a mile off.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano walks into a stiff left hand from Gullion.
Gullion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gullion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Gullion moves away and avoids it.
Rigano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rigano tests Gullion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gullion connects with a body shot that sends Rigano's belly button to the back.#T1#
Rigano throws a leg kick but Gullion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gullion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gullion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rigano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gullion is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rigano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gullion tries to land a front kick but Rigano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rigano throws a jab when Gullion was well out of range.
Gullion tries to move into range but Rigano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gullion lands a high kick!
Rigano misses the jab.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rigano tries to close the distance and clinch but Gullion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Gullion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick.
Gullion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rigano. Gullion shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gullion lands with a kick to the temple. Rigano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rigano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gullion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rigano's head.
Rigano lands a nice hook to Gullion's body. Gullion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gullion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rigano.
Rigano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gullion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rigano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullion.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Gullion counters with a good low kick that Rigano was not able to check.
Rigano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gullion's calf.
Rigano lands a right hook to the body.
Rigano scores with a jab. Gullion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rigano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rigano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rigano misses with a takedown
and Gullion counters with a head kick.
Gullion lands a glancing blow to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGullion.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Gullion moved out of range nicely.
Rigano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGullion.#T4#
Gullion connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
Rigano throws a head kick but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion is looking to land body kicks.
Rigano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gullion's calf.
Gullion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gullion just misses with a punch to the body.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses.
Gullion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gullion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olliver Gullion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Rigano misses.
Nice defenses there by Gullion.
Gullion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gullion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Rigano as he connects with a hook.
Gullion throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olliver Gullion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rigano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gullion - the referee stops the clock and Rigano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gullion. Rigano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2#
Gullion lands a big head kick that sends Rigano tumbling to the mat! Gullion takes a step backwards and waves Rigano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rigano is rocked!
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Oh Rigano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rigano misses with a hook
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano seems to have got his legs back now.
Gullion throws a body kick that misses
and Gullion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gullion.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Gullion moved out of range nicely.
Gullion moves out of range as Rigano strikes.
Gullion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rigano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rigano is looking to clinch but Gullion is avoiding it. #T1#
Rigano blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rigano.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Gullion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rigano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gullion.
It looked like Rigano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rigano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rigano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gullion looks for the body kick but Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano feints and then cracks Gullion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gullion down.
Gullion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Gullion.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Gullion.
Gullion avoids the head kick by Rigano. #T2#
Rigano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gullion throws a body kick that misses.
Gullion scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gullion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gullion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rigano to score with a decent uppercut.
Gullion misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Rigano misses
and Gullion counters with a left and a right that stings Rigano.
Gullion throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Rigano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gullion was covering up waiting for the punch and Rigano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rigano prevents Gullion from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES2#
Gullion has his feet on Rigano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gullion has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gullion!
Rigano tries to land a front kick but Gullion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rigano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gullion doesn't seem bothered though.
Rigano lands a body shot.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Gullion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gullion connects with a high kick.
Gullion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Gullion slips the punch.
Rigano throws a hook but Gullion avoids it easily.
Gullion throws a head kick but Rigano moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gullion blocks a jab.
Gullion tries a quick counter leg kick but Rigano is wise to it.
Rigano misses with a hook.
Rigano misses the jab.
Gullion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Gullion.
Gullion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gullion misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano lands a nice shot that snaps Gullion's head back.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Gullion's shoulder, as Gullion tries to avoid the shot.
Gullion avoids the head kick by Rigano.
It seemed like Gullion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gullion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Gullion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olliver Gullion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gullion 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: gc143.5
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Rigano takes one to the chin there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Rigano counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Rigano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a right hand that Rigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigano also avoids with ease.
Markovic checks a low kick from Rigano.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Rigano throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Rigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Rigano moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
We've been informed that Markovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks. #T1#
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Rigano is looking to counter punch.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Markovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Rigano misses its target.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rigano finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Rigano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rigano lands a head kick. Markovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Rigano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Rigano.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Rigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic is looking for the big counter here.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rigano to score with a decent uppercut.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Rigano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Rigano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Rigano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Rigano wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Rigano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Rigano prevents Markovic from standing back up.
Rigano 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.
Rigano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markovic's head.
Rigano trying to control the pace.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
Markovic is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rigano misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Rigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Markovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano motions for Markovic to come forward. Rigano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Rigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Jab from Rigano.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Rigano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Rigano lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Rigano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rigano.
Rigano throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range. #T3#
Markovic stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic jabs at Rigano's body.
Rigano with a nice cross.
Rigano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rigano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Rigano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rigano misses the target.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Rigano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a head kick.
Rigano misses with a body punch
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Rigano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rigano feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigano, as that shot connected.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
Rigano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano staying out of range there.
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rigano catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic takes one to the chin there.
Markovic cracks Rigano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rigano tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rigano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rigano throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well. #T4#
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Rigano misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milo Markovic!
After the big win, Milo Markovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Victory! Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: gc134.5
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Rigano thows a leg kick but Peace checks it
and Peace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peace tries to move into range but Rigano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Peace misses.
Peace connects with a looping right hand.
Peace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peace.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Peace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Rigano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Peace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rigano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peace is out of range.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peace slips a jab from Rigano.#T1#
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peace.
Rigano misses with a kick to the body
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Peace's shoulder, as Peace tries to avoid the shot.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rigano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peace moves away.
Rigano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Peace counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peace. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rigano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Rigano coming out on top.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Rigano misses
and Peace counters with a good low kick that Rigano was not able to check.
Rigano scores with a hook.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rigano checks a leg kick.
Rigano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rigano takes a swing at Peace's ribcage but misses.
As Rigano backs away, Peace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rigano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Peace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Rigano misses the jab.
Rigano throws out a leg kick but Peace moves out of range and Rigano only half commits.
Peace drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rigano misses with a left hand
and Peace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rigano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peace's calf.
Cliff Rigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Peace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rigano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Rigano misses with a body punch
and Peace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peace checks a leg kick. #TD#
Peace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rigano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peace is in Rigano's guard.
Peace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peace wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano trying to control the position. #T4#
Peace tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigano is retaining full guard.
Rigano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peace controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Rigano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peace looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Peace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano misses with a hook.
Rigano lands a slapping body shot.
Peace throws an overhand right that lands on Rigano's shoulder, as Rigano tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Peace shoots in for a takedown but Rigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Peace moved away.
Peace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rigano.
Peace misses with a kick to the body.
Peace misses with the combination.
Peace lands the left hand.
Rigano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peace tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano misses with a jab to the body
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rigano connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rigano. #T1#
Peace moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Peace lands a nice looking body kick.
Peace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rigano misses with a lunging right hand
and Peace counters with a nice body shot.
Rigano swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peace.
Peace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rigano connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Peace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Peace from controlling successfully. #T2#
Peace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rigano is pulling down on Peace's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peace defends well.
Peace sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rigano 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 Peace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peace scores with a shot to the body.
Rigano throws a low kick but Peace avoids it.
Rigano tests Peace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Peace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Rigano looks to move away, Peace throws a big counter combo but Rigano just gets out of the way.
Rigano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rigano thuds his right hand into Peace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peace avoids the head kick by Rigano.
Rigano throws a hook but Peace blocks it.#T4#
Peace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigano misses with a leg kick.
Rigano lunges at Peace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peace's hand.
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!
Rigano throws a low kick but Peace moves out of range easily.
Peace slips a jab and a cross from Rigano.
Peace appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Peace 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.
Rigano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rigano 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.
Rigano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peace.
Peace moves out of range of the leg kick from Rigano.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Peace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Peace throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peace.
Peace shoots in looking for a takedown. Rigano tries to sprawl out of it but Peace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rigano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano lands with a cross.
Peace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rigano checks it well.
Rigano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Rigano throws the left hand but Peace avoids the punch easily.
Rigano misses with a leg kick.
Peace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Peace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rigano. Rigano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Peace's head but Peace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigano looks to score with a jab to the body but Peace is just out of range.
Peace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Peace.
A good leg kick by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a straight right.
Peace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigano. That did some damage!#T2#
Rigano misses with a hook. Peace ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Peace fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rigano misses with a kick to the body
and Peace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rigano's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peace. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peace throws out a loose jab but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Peace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Peace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rigano throws a low kick but Peace moves out of range easily.
Rigano misses with a leg kick
and Peace counters with a good low kick that Rigano was not able to check.
Peace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rigano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peace at a distance.
Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peace.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Peace's shoulder, as Peace tries to avoid the shot.
Peace thuds his right hand into Rigano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rigano misses with a hook. Peace ducked under it nicely.
Peace lands a glancing blow to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano staying out of range there.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano throws a series of punches but Peace moves out of range.
Rigano moves out of range of the leg kick from Peace.#T4#
Peace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peace dives in for a single leg takedown but Rigano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Peace moved out of range nicely.
Peace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano works Peace's body with a nice hook.
Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peace throws a shot to the body.
Rigano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Peace - just one landing.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rigano 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Warren Peace had this to say: 'I was not prepared for this fight. I will be prepared next time.'.

Event: gc131.5
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Rigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Gullion.
Gullion slips under a jab from Rigano.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Gullion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gullion.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Gullion.
Rigano tries to clinch but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion throws a quick counter head kick but Rigano was just out of range.
Rigano cracks Gullion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gullion drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gullion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gullion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Gullion ducks down to avoid it.
Gullion lands a head kick. Rigano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Gullion throws a push kick but Rigano slaps the foot to one side.
Rigano checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rigano drives through and clinches with Gullion against the cage.
Gullion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gullion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Gullion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gullion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gullion scores with a head kick.
Rigano throws a low kick but Gullion avoids it.
Rigano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rigano takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Rigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gullion pinned against the cage. Gullion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gullion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rigano avoids it.
Olliver Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses
and Gullion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gullion lands a head kick! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rigano.
And Gullion counters with a quick kick to the body but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gullion finish him?#TD2#
Rigano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gullion sprawls well initially but Rigano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gullion scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rigano manages to mount him!
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
My spies in The Skating Rink inform me that Rigano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rigano looking to ground and pound but Gullion is blocking nicely.
Rigano punching from mount but Gullion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rigano won't let Gullion get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gullion holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rigano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rigano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Rigano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rigano punching from mount but Gullion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rigano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gullion scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rigano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rigano stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016

#R1#
Knapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Knapp has been cut.
Rigano with a jab.
Rigano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Rigano. That snapped Knapp's head back.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rigano swings for the body but Knapp moves out of range.
Knapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Knapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Knapp is rocked!
Knapp swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Rigano. No joy for Knapp on that attempt.
Rigano lands a head shot.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Rigano finish him?#KD#
Rigano drops Knapp with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knapp looks back up at him and smiles so Rigano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rigano lands a nice hook to Knapp's body. Knapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rigano darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Knapp's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rigano before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cliff Rigano!
An out of breath Cliff Rigano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 460
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Portier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portier doesn't seem phased though.
Rigano scores with a shot to the body.
Portier thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Portier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portier jabs Rigano right on the nose. Rigano blinks but takes it well.
Portier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Portier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
Portier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Portier counters with an outside leg kick.
Portier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rigano checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rigano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Portier.
Rigano sizes up Portier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portier, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Rigano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rigano.
Portier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portier on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Rigano misses.
Portier swinging wildly here.
Rigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Portier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Portier appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
It looked like Portier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Portier misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Portier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Portier clinches up with Rigano and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Portier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rigano wants to get back to striking at distance but Portier won't allow it.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier misses with some punches.
Rigano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
A short right from Portier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Portier.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Portier is working Rigano over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Portier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rigano can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #BC2#
Rigano breaks from the clinch.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rigano blocks the leg kick.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Rigano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rigano under the eye.
Rigano is looking to land body kicks.
Portier throws a hook but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Portier counters by clinching up. #T4#
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portier scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rigano.
Nice body kick from Rigano.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Portier scores with a nice strike.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rigano.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Portier throws out a leg kick but Rigano moves out of range and Portier only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Portier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier moves out of range as Rigano strikes.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Portier throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano cracks Portier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano. #T1#
Portier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Portier staying out of range there.
Rigano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rigano throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
Portier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rigano throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Portier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Portier with a nice cross.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rigano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Portier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier misses with a low kick.
Portier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rigano.
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Portier instigates a clinch.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Portier is leaning against Rigano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Rigano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Portier lands a body shot.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano is pushing Portier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Portier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rigano misses with the head strike.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rigano. #BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Portier throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Portier lands a jab to Rigano's midsection.#T4#
Crunch! Portier slams his shin into Rigano's torso.
Portier is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
Portier throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease.
Portier tries to clinch up.
A big right from Rigano misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
Portier lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Rigano.#CL#
Portier clinches.
Portier misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Portier as the two fighters clinch.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Portier lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Portier.
Portier tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano trying to stall but Portier improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier dominated that second round.
That's time! Portier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Portier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Portier. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Portier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rigano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portier defends it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano with the counter takedown but Portier avoids it easily.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portier with a body shot.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Portier tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier lands with an overhand left.
Rigano lands with a shot to the body.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Portier!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rigano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rigano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Portier tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
Portier is squirming around, avoiding Rigano's attempts to control the action.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigano has a good base and remains in mount.
Portier holds on to Rigano around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is trying to escape the mount.
Rigano avoids the attempt from Portier to control.
Portier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Portier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Portier wants to hold on but Rigano pushes him away.#T3#
Portier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rigano tries to control but Portier wriggling away.
Portier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rigano wants to control the pace but Portier is squirming around nicely.
Portier regains half guard.
Portier is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Rigano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Portier keeps working.
Portier is trying to control but Rigano manages to pass to mount!
Portier regains half guard.
Portier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rigano jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portier is trying to control Rigano's posture but Rigano avoids it.
Portier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rigano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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 Linkin Portier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Portier, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
Linkin Portier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 449
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Fayth misses.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Fayth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fayth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rigano keeps Fayth at a distance using the push kick.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Fayth seems unphased.
Rigano thumps Fayth with a low kick.
Fayth misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fayth!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rigano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rigano is keen to just control but Fayth is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano wants to pass to mount but Fayth is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Rigano prevents Fayth from improving his position.
Fayth is looking to control Rigano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fayth avoid being mounted?
Rigano wants to control but Fayth is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fayth trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rigano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fayth. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
Fayth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray Fayth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fayth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fayth throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano cracks the inside of Fayth's front leg.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Fayth.
Fayth tried to score with a low kick but Rigano checks it.
Rigano keeps the fight on the outside.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Fayth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fayth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano throws a right hand that Fayth ducks under and follows up with a left that Fayth also avoids with ease.
Fayth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fayth.
Fayth lands a right hook to the body.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Fayth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Rigano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Fayth misses the target.
Fayth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rigano throws a low kick but Fayth avoids it.
Rigano throws a nice looking combination but Fayth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fayth, right into the meat.
Rigano checks a low kick from Fayth.
Rigano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fayth.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Fayth throwing a counter right hand but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Fayth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano throws a low kick but Fayth avoids it.#CL#
Fayth closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Rigano. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rigano.
Rigano stalling against the cage.
Fayth slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rigano. #BC2#
Rigano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rigano slips under a jab.
Rigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fayth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fayth moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Fayth moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fayth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Fayth's head but Fayth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fayth tries to counter by clinching up but Rigano breaks away and moves out of range.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Fayth.
Fayth throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Fayth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fayth.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch.
Rigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fayth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Fayth throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
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!
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
Fayth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Fayth misses.
Fayth drops his hands momentarily and Rigano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Fayth lands an overhand right.
Rigano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fayth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fayth throws the left hand but Rigano avoids the punch easily.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano jabs Fayth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
A left lands for Rigano.
Fayth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fayth with a hook.
Fayth misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Fayth.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fayth's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth misses the jab.
Fayth misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fayth takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
A head kick from Rigano lands but Fayth takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rigano.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Fayth's head but Fayth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Fayth.
Fayth throws a good cross that connects.
Rigano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayth is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
Fayth scores with a nice strike.
Fayth throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano slips under a jab from Fayth.
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano slips under a jab from Fayth.#T3#
Fayth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fayth misses with a straight right.
Rigano scores with a nice body kick.
Rigano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fayth. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Rigano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rigano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Rigano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fayth is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Rigano swings for the body but Fayth moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fayth has managed to clinch.
Fayth lands an uppercut.
Fayth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards. #T4#
Rigano misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Rigano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Fayth misses.
Rigano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rigano lands a nice looking body kick.
Fayth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Fayth throws out a loose jab but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano motions for Fayth to come forward. Rigano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth throwing a counter right hand but Rigano manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano misses with a body kick.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rigano.
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 Ray Fayth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano slips under a jab.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fayth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fayth looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Fayth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rigano walks into a stiff left hand from Fayth.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Fayth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rigano is pushing Fayth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rigano pushes Fayth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rigano stalls. #TD#
Fayth has hold of one of Rigano's legs. Rigano is fighting the takedown attempt but Fayth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fayth trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano is trying to keep Fayth in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayth content to stall in guard here.
Fayth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fayth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fayth. Those never looked like landing.
Rigano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rigano misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Fayth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rigano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fayth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fayth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Fayth slips the punch.#T3#
Fayth throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Rigano feints a jab promting Fayth to slip. Rigano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fayth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fayth throws a hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Fayth misses with a left hand
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray Fayth is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Fayth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Fayth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Fayth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fayth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fayth misses with a hook.
Fayth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rigano. That one must have hurt.
Rigano misses with a few strikes there.
Rigano fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayth in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fayth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Fayth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Rigano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rigano slips under a jab.
A low kick from Fayth is predictable there #TD2#
and Rigano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rigano controlling the action here.
Fayth won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Fayth keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cliff Rigano.
I think Rigano 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 443
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target. #CL#
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Rigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Ehrmantraut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rigano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ehrmantraut is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ehrmantraut gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ehrmantraut gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ehrmantraut apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rigano cracks the inside of Ehrmantraut's front leg.
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!
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ehrmantraut throws a right hand that misses
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
Rigano 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.#T1#
Rigano misses with a wild combination.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut tries to counter with a takedown but Rigano is quick to defend against it.
Cliff Rigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rigano tenderised Ehrmantraut's leg. Ehrmantraut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ehrmantraut!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Ehrmantraut is trying to escape the position but Rigano is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rigano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ehrmantraut tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Rigano is keen to just control but Ehrmantraut is a slippery customer.#T3#
Rigano is stalling here. Ehrmantraut is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rigano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ehrmantraut has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut with the ground and pound but Rigano regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Ehrmantraut there.
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ehrmantraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ehrmantraut's back!
Rigano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ehrmantraut doesn't escape.
Rigano throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ehrmantraut turns into Rigano and is now in his guard. #T4#
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here momentarily.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rigano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rigano 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.
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a jab. Ehrmantraut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ehrmantraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.#T1#
Ehrmantraut throws a wild body kick that Rigano sees coming a mile off.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ehrmantraut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigano momentarily.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut scores with a head kick. Rigano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Ehrmantraut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Rigano throws a right hand that Ehrmantraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ehrmantraut also avoids with ease.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Ehrmantraut cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.#T2#
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ehrmantraut lands in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!#REVB#
Ehrmantraut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rigano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ehrmantraut defends it easily.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano trying to keep a closed guard but Ehrmantraut is proving a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Rigano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ehrmantraut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigano's guard. #REVR#
Rigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ehrmantraut swinging wildly here.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feinted with a counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Rigano lands with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rigano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano lands with a kick to the temple. Ehrmantraut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehrmantraut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rigano thows a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it #TD#
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but Rigano defending well.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but Rigano is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ehrmantraut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ehrmantraut wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes from guard but Rigano blocks nicely.
Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!#REVB#
Rigano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Rigano trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ehrmantraut is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut is pushing down on Rigano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rigano is fighting to maintain full guard but Ehrmantraut has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Ehrmantraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ehrmantraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ehrmantraut thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Rigano gets full guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Rigano to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ehrmantraut defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ehrmantraut 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

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