Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sun
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Basurto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts cracks Basurto with a solid left hand.
Basurto has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Basurto 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! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Basurto cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: FSF 16: Line
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Centecion throws a sloppy head kick
and Basurto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Centecion connects with a single shot there.
Centecion misses with a low kick.
Centecion throws the kick towards the body but Basurto avoids it.
Centecion throws a head kick but Basurto moves out of range.
Centecion misses with a hook
and Basurto 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.
Centecion throws a shot from downtown. Basurto moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Centecion.
Basurto walks into a straight right hand from Centecion.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Centecion #TD2#
and Basurto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Centecion!
Basurto wants to control for a moment but Centecion uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Centecion gets full guard.
Basurto throwing strikes from guard but Centecion blocks nicely.
Centecion pulls Basurto in close to his closed guard and prevents Basurto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Centecion keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Centecion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Centecion 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.
Centecion 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.#SUB2#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Centecion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Centecion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basurto throws a big right hand that misses.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Centecion keeps moving.
Basurto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centecion keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Basurto postures up and lands a big shot to Centecion's brow.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Centecion keeps moving.
Centecion wants to sweep here but Basurto controlling him for the moment.
Basurto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Centecion wants to sweep but no luck.
Basurto working some strikes from top position.
Centecion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Basurto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Centecion tries to free his leg and advance position but Basurto is retaining full guard.
Basurto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Basurto 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.
Basurto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Centecion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Centecion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centecion defends well.#SUB2#
Centecion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basurto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centecion has managed to get both his arms back between Basurto's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Basurto working for a triangle but Centecion defends it easily.
Centecion won't allow Basurto to sweep him here.
Centecion wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.
Centecion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Centecion wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centecion defends well.
Centecion trying to control but Basurto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Centecion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Centecion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Basurto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centecion misses with a leg kick.
Centecion wants to land a leg kick but Basurto is out of range.
It seemed like Basurto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centecion misses with the body kick
and Basurto counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centecion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Basurto's head backwards.
Centecion looks to land a right hand but Basurto moved out of range.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD2#
Basurto scores with a takedown into Centecion's guard.
Centecion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas Basurto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basurto lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basurto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centecion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centecion trying to keep a closed guard but Basurto is proving a slippery customer.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Centecion keeps moving. #T2#
Centecion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Centecion keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Centecion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Centecion manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Centecion's guard.
Basurto is in close to Centecion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Centecion working a defensive guard here.
Basurto slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Centecion.#T3#
Centecion wants to sweep but Basurto has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Centecion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Centecion is trying to control Basurto's posture but Basurto avoids it.
Centecion is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Centecion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Centecion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basurto on the ground.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Centecion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Basurto trying to control the position but Centecion is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Basurto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Basurto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Centecion is trying to get back to half guard.
Centecion tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Basurto easily slips into full mount!
Basurto wants to control the pace but Centecion is squirming around nicely.
Centecion can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Basurto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Centecion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Centecion shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Basurto looking to isolate an arm here. Centecion doesn't see it coming and as Basurto extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Basurto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: FSF 12: New Era
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Geraldo is predictable there
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geraldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geraldo throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Basurto counters with a single leg into guard. Geraldo didn't expect that. #SUB#
Basurto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Basurto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Geraldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basurto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Geraldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geraldo keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Geraldo is looking for a triangle but Basurto pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geraldo keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Geraldo is looking for a triangle here but Basurto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Basurto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Geraldo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Basurto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Geraldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Basurto lets go of the hold and Geraldo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy taking a breather.
Basurto goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Basurto moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Basurto or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy, which made it look bad.
Basurto takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Basurto gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basurto tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
Basurto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Basurto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Basurto.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy stalks Basurto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Basurto's face. Basurto staggers backwards, shaken.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Basurto moves out of range.
Basurto tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Basurto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCarthy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Basurto wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Basurto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCarthy dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Basurto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Basurto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCarthy controls the pace.#SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Basurto working a defensive guard but McCarthy passes into half guard. #T3#
Basurto is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Basurto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Basurto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Basurto defends it.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Basurto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy prevents Basurto from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy is thwarting Basurto's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Basurto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Basurto gets tackled into the cage by McCarthy. McCarthy maintains the clinch.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Basurto has picked McCarthy up - he's going for a ride! Basurto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Basurto is working for a submission of some sort.
McCarthy has his hands clasped together around Basurto's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto prevents McCarthy from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Basurto is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Basurto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
Basurto is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy is controlling Basurto's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Basurto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basurto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basurto postures up. #SUB#
Basurto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCarthy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Basurto, into his guard. #REVB#
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
McCarthy won't allow Basurto to sweep him here.
Basurto is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy stays in close to Basurto's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Basurto.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucas Basurto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
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 Lucas Basurto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
Basurto goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Basurto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy taking a breather.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basurtos head.
Basurto tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Basurto drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Basurto is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Basurto drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCarthy takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Basurto blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Basurto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basurto defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy looks for the body kick but Basurto saw that one coming. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
Basurto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
McCarthy is working Basurto over against the cage.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Basurto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
McCarthy has Basurto up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
Basurto has McCarthy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarthy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Basurto tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy. #T3#
Basurto can't get the takedown. #TD2#
McCarthy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is controlling the pace.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Basurto misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
McCarthy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Basurto.
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Basurto is being controlled here.
McCarthy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Basurto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Basurto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Basurto's head to control him but Basurto postures up. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Basurto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: StrikeForce Union #76
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Basurto counter with a right hand.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Basurto counters with a left to the body.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Basurto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
letting Basurto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Basurto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Basurto stops Clark from getting back to his feet.
Basurto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clark!
Basurto loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Clark scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Basurto land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Basurto stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Basurto!
The defeated Makao Clark had this to say: 'I will be back'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #75
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Basurto pushes him off.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basurto moves away.
Basurto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Basurto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basurto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Basurto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Basurto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes catches Basurto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Basurto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Basurto shoots in.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uriah Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Basurto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Basurto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Basurto should have avoided that one.
Basurto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws the left hand but Basurto avoids the punch easily.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Basurto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Basurto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!#T2#
Barnes is pushing Basurto's head away, looking to escape. Basurto manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Basurto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Basurto is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Basurto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Basurto trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #ES#
Barnes sneaks out the side door and pushes Basurto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basurto throws a counter combo.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a hook. Basurto ducked under it nicely.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Basurto counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Basurto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Basurto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basurto is controlling him.
Basurto tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Basurto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Basurto misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Basurto manages to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Basurto counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Basurto to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Basurto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Barnes backs off Basurto throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basurto has him pressed against the cage.
Basurto jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Basurto around his waist. Basurto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.#T1#
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes tries to break free but Basurto pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes pushes Basurto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes digs a right hand into Basurto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basurto's gas tank.
Basurto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Basurto goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes misses with a hook. Basurto ducked under it nicely.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basurto is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Basurto walks into a jab.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Basurto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying for a kimura here. Barnes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Basurto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
Basurto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Basurto.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #T1##SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy gets full guard.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy trying to control the position here.
Basurto wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Basurto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Basurto is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Basurto trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Basurto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Basurto throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Basurto shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.#CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Basurto in a clinch.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Basurto. #T4#
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy.
Basurto tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
McCarthy presses Basurto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basurto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Basurto up against the cage.
Basurto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCarthy is defending well.#BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCarthy throws a head kick but Basurto moves out of range.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into Basurto's guard.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Basurto for as long as he can get away with.
McCarthy won't allow Basurto to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Basurto is keeping the position.
McCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
Basurto trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
McCarthy pushes down on Basurto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
Basurto is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Basurto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basurto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Basurto won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount. #T2#
Basurto landing strikes from the bottom.
Basurto trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy passes to side control.
McCarthy staying calm.
Basurto can't do much from the bottom here.
Basurto is not content to let McCarthy control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Basurto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Basurto is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. #SUB#
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Basurto is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Basurto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Basurto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Basurto has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Basurto is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from McCarthy as the two fighters clinch.
Basurto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Basurto with a series of wild strikes but Basurto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Basurto clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Basurto is looking for a takedown.
Basurto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Basurto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Basurto tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy just leaning against Basurto, taking a breather.
Basurto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCarthy to keep the fight standing.
Basurto has McCarthy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarthy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Basurto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Basurto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCarthy.#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Basurto misses with a takedown #CL#
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Basurto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Basurto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Basurto trying to remain calm as McCarthy controls from the top position.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Basurto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCarthy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Basurto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Basurto can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
Basurto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Basurto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Basurto is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McCarthy!
Ryan McCarthy took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Mc Steel throws a looping overhand right but Basurto ducks down to avoid it.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mc Steel lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Basurto has been cut.
Basurto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mc Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basurto somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel 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.
Mc Steel connects with a combination that backs up Basurto into the cage. Mc Steel lands a flurry of punches that gets past Basurto's guard. Basurto is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mc Steel bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!

Event: StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Basurto or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar Chavez, which made it look bad.
Basurto 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.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it but Basurto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar Chavez to the ground. Escobar Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Basurto's leg. Basurto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Basurto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Basurto avoids it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Basurto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Basurto tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basurto's sensitive parts.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Basurto blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with an open hand slap.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basurto.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez sizes up Basurto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez thows a body kick. Basurto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
A punch lands to the side of Basurto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basurto darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Basurto into the cage.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Basurto's front leg but catches the back leg as Basurto tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Basurto blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stuns Basurto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Basurto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Basurto ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basurto moves away.
Basurto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez jabs Basurto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Basurto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basurto blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Basurto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Basurto moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Basurto checks it #TD2#
so Basurto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez has Basurto pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basurto throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Basurto trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basurto has Escobar Chavez in his guard.#REVR#
Basurto controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself. #SUB2#
Basurto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Escobar Chavez escapes and throws Basurto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basurto struggling a bit here.#T4#
Basurto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basurto wants to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Escobar Chavez staying calm.
Basurto is trying to control Escobar Chavez's posture but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Basurto tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Basurto moves his leg out of the way.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Basurto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tests Basurto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basurto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Basurto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basurto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Basurto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Basurto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. Basurto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Basurto in his tracks.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Basurto counters with an inside leg kick.
Basurto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Basurto's leg but Basurto calmly moves out of range.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Basurto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Basurto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Basurto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basurto's calf.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Basurto shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basurto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Basurto slips under a jab.
Basurto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Basurto. Basurto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar Chavez misses with a double jab.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Basurto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Basurto ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Basurto's body. Basurto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basurto moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Basurto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the body punch
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Basurto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Basurto 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.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Lucas Basurto in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basurto checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basurto.
Basurto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Basurto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T2#
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Basurto saw it coming and moves away.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right. #T3#
Escobar Chavez jabs at Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat. #TD2#
Basurto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Basurto is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Basurto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Basurto.
Basurto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucas Basurto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basurto is looking to stall here but Escobar Chavez recovers full guard.
Escobar Chavez keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar Chavez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #65
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Flynn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a combination
letting Basurto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basurto tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position. #SU2#
Flynn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Basurto to his feet.
Flynn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Flynn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basurto dodges the punch combination from Flynn. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flynn throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Basurto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Basurto.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Basurto throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
Flynn is keen to just control but Basurto is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Flynn stands up and beckons Basurto to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Flynn feints and as Basurto raises his hands in defense, Flynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn tries to stand but Basurto is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Flynn gets to his feet - Basurto follows without any prompting.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basurto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Basurto counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Basurto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basurto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto is controlling him. #T4#
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard. #SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akheem Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Basurto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Flynn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Basurto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.#SUB#
Basurto pushes a forearm under Flynn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flynn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Flynn has closed the distance and engaged Basurto in a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Basurto is trying to push Flynn away but Flynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flynn has Basurto pushed against the cage.
Flynn stalls.
Flynn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Flynn is leaning against Basurto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Basurto is trying to drag Flynn to the mat but Flynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Basurto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flynn after a bit of a struggle.
Flynn lands an uppercut.#T1#
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Basurto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basurto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Basurto backs off Flynn throws a huge counter combo but Basurto manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Basurto fails with the takedown.
Basurto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Basurto tries to score a body lock takedown but Flynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Basurto has picked Flynn up - he's going for a ride! Basurto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Basurto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Flynn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Basurto is on him like a limpet, forcing Flynn back against the cage.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Flynn throws a leg kick but Basurto checks it.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Basurto tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Basurto wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Flynn trying to control from half guard but Basurto is working away.
Basurto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SU2#
Flynn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Basurto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flynn.
Flynn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Basurto circles away.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akheem Flynn 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#
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Basurto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn.
Flynn working away.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1##SU2#
Flynn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Basurto to get to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Basurto is defended easily by Flynn.#TD2#
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn postures up.#SU2#
Flynn stands up.
Flynn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range. #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basurto did well to prevent Flynn getting side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn tries to stand and escape but Basurto is controlling the position. #SU2#
Flynn decides to stand up. #TD2#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Basurto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Basurto working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Flynn is doing well to defend. Basurto seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Flynn is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1##TD#
Flynn shoots in and bounces Basurto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flynn postures up.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Basurto is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Flynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Flynn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Basurto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Basurto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basurto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Basurto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basurto has Flynn in his guard.#REVR#
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily. #SUB2#
Basurto has his feet on Flynn's thighs here. He's pushed Flynn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Flynn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Flynn has mounted him!#SUB2#
Flynn wants to finish this one by submission but Basurto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flynn. #SUB2#
Flynn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Basurto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Basurto working to try and regain half guard.
Flynn is trying to control here but Basurto has managed to regain half guard.
Basurto is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Basurto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Flynn seems content to control.
Basurto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flynn slows the pace down in half guard.
Flynn trying to control the action but Basurto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flynn 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. #SUB2#
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Flynn 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#
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn uses his free foot to push down on Basurto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Basurto. #SUB2#
Flynn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basurto manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Basurto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well. #T4#
Flynn working away.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
Basurto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Basurto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Flynn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Basurto was covering up waiting for the punch and Flynn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Basurto's guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Flynn is working for a kimura but Basurto is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn blocks the strikes from Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Basurto trying to control here.
Basurto is pressing down on Flynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basurto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flynn defends well.#SUB2#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn is pushing down on Basurto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Basurto is fighting to maintain full guard but Flynn has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Basurto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Basurto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Basurto seems to be working for a kimura but Flynn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Basurto wants to work for an arm triangle but Flynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Basurto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Basurto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking to control Basurto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flynn avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Basurto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Basurto is controlling well. #SUB2#
Basurto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basurto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Flynn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Basurto works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Basurto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Basurto feints and as Flynn raises his hands in defense, Basurto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving. #SUB#
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Basurto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basurto 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.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#SUB2#
Basurto 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#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#T1##SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas Basurto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basurto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basurto forces his way into half guard.
Basurto trying to control the pace.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily. #SUB#
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Basurto stacks Flynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Basurto!#T2#
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Basurto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Basurto lands some shots froms side control.
Basurto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flynn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Basurto throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flynn wants to control but Basurto postures up.
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basurto's best efforts.
Basurto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Basurto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB2#
Basurto is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Basurto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basurto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basurto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Basurto defends easily. #SUB#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basurto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto is working Flynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Basurto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basurto is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Basurto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Flynn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Basurto.
Flynn tries to move to mount but Basurto blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Basurto is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Flynn moves into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Flynn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Basurto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Basurto and Flynn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Basurto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but Basurto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Flynn passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basurto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Basurto is looking to improve his position.
Basurto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!
Basurto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flynn! #SUB2#
Basurto working for the choke. #SUB2#
Basurto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Basurto landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for the RNC.
Basurto avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands.
Lucas Basurto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Basurto is persistently looking for the submission but Flynn is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Flynn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Basurto's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Basurto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basurto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Flynn shoots in and bounces Basurto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Basurto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basurto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
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.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Basurto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flynn stacks Basurto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flynn!#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Basurto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Basurto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Basurto trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basurto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flynn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Basurto is looking to defend but Flynn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Basurto! Flynn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Basurto taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Basurto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basurto avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Barover.
Steve Barover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basurto blocks a head kick by Barover.
Barover throws an overhand right that lands on Basurto's shoulder, as Basurto tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Basurto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basurto is looking to take a break and control but Barover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Basurto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Basurto but great work by Barover.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barover content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Basurto is trying to control Barover's posture but Barover avoids it.
Barover tries to advance to mount but can't.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Basurto struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Basurto wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Barover has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Basurto's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Basurto is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Barover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover is the new featherweight champion!

Event: StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Basurto is trying to maintain the position but Flynn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Flynn 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. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basurto is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Flynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Basurto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.
Basurto wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well. #SUB#
Basurto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Basurto defends the submission attempt.
Basurto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basurto.#SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
Basurto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Basurto 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basurto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Basurto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Basurto wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily. #SUB2#
Flynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Basurto has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Basurto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flynn trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Flynn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Basurto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Basurto looking to control but Flynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Basurto with good strikes from the mount here!
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Basurto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Basurto landing shots from mount.
Basurto with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Basurto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Basurto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flynn?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Basurto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Basurto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Basurto is in Flynn's guard.
Basurto trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Basurto defends easily.
Basurto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basurto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#T1#
Basurto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto throwing strikes from guard but Flynn blocks nicely.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Basurto 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#
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Basurto preventing the sweep.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basurto throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Flynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Basurto tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Basurto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Basurto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flynn has control of Basurto's left arm, preventing Basurto from doing any damage.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas Basurto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Basurto wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.
Basurto throws a big elbow that misses.
Basurto working some strikes from top position.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Basurto postures up.
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Basurto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Basurto is keen to just control but Flynn is a slippery customer.
Flynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Basurto.
Basurto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flynn defending well though.
Flynn trying to control but Basurto postures up.
Basurto controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flynn is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Basurto wants to work for an arm triangle but Flynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Basurto trying to pass the guard but Flynn defending well. #SUB#
Basurto seems to be looking for submissions.
Flynn is staying active underneath Basurto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a kimura but Flynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basurto to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Flynn gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Basurto gets full guard.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
Flynn slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Basurto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Basurto defends it well.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back looking for a leg! Basurto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Basurto manages to kick Flynn off! Flynn jumps back into Basurto's guard.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn trying to control but Basurto is working from the bottom.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #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.
Basurto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Basurto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn 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.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basurto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basurto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Flynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basurto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flynn has managed to get both his arms back between Basurto's legs - danger averted.
Flynn postures up.
Flynn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Basurto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Basurto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Flynn 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucas Basurto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn trying to control but Basurto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akheem Flynn.
Well Basurto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Basurto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Mc Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Basurto on the side of the head.
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but Basurto moves out of range easily.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Striker Mc Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Steel misses the jab.
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Steel.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.#TD#
Basurto 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.#T1#
Mc Steel keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
Basurto trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Basurto passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basurto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basurto wants to control but Mc Steel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basurto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Basurto is working for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for submissions but instead, Mc Steel has regained full guard.
Basurto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##ES2#
Mc Steel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Basurto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mc Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basurto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basurto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Basurto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mc Steel, right into the meat.
Mc Steel misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
A punch combination from Mc Steel misses.
Basurto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Mc Steel finds it's way through Basurto's defenses.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mc Steel swings for the body but Basurto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Mc Steel 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#
Mc Steel feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
Basurto moves out of range as Mc Steel strikes.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Basurto slips a jab and a cross from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Basurto fails with the takedown
and Mc Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Basurto counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Basurto trying to control from half guard but Mc Steel is working away.
Basurto controlling the action here.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mc Steel wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mc Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Basurto is trying for a kimura here. Mc Steel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Basurto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Basurto against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gracie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD#
Gracie has Basurto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Basurto tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Basurto's guard.
Gracie passes Basurto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Basurto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Basurto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Basurto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Basurto trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gracie is hanging on to Basurto's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Basurto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie is not going to allow Basurto to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Gracie has the hooks in. Basurto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Basurto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Basurto is staying busy.
Basurto trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Basurto breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basurto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gracie is trying to keep Basurto in close.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Basurto trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Basurto's guard. #REVR#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Gracie passes into half guard.
Basurto wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie trying to control but Basurto is having none of it.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Basurto is having none of it.
Basurto wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Basurto moved away.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basurto.
Gracie throws a push kick but Basurto slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Gracie clinches up with Basurto and pushes him back against the cage.
Basurto letting Gracie take a breather here.
Basurto wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Basurto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Basurto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Basurto defends it well.
Basurto trying to control here.
Gracie is pressing down on Basurto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Basurto is holding on for now.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie takes Basurto's back.
Basurto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Basurto can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Basurto is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Basurto is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
Rollo Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Basurto thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Basurto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarethyan is one step ahead there.
Basurto trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto is still trying to improve position.
Basurto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarethyan is controlling him. #T1#
Nazarethyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Basurto's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Basurto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarethyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basurto.
Basurto tries to clinch up but Nazarethyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Basurto wants to clinch but Nazarethyan slips to the side#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Basurto fights it but they end up in guard.
Basurto is looking to stand back up but Nazarethyan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Basurto. #REVB#
Basurto is trying to get back to full guard.
Basurto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazarethyan is working away from the top position though.
Nazarethyan prevents Basurto from standing back up.
Basurto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Basurto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nazarethyan jumps into side control!#T3#
Nazarethyan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Nazarethyan stands up. #TD2#
Basurto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nazarethyan!
Basurto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nazarethyan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Basurto trying to control from Nazarethyan's half guard. Nazarethyan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Basurto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan wants to stand and escape but Basurto is having none of it.
Nazarethyan keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Basurto throws a big right hand that misses.
Basurto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan 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#
Basurto misses with the combination.
Nazarethyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Basurto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Basurto darts in looking for a takedown but Nazarethyan gets double underhooks and turns Basurto into the cage.
Basurto goes for a double leg but Nazarethyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nazarethyan continues to drive forward.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Basurto sprawls and moves away.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto wants to clinch but Nazarethyan slips to the side#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Nazarethyan stands up and beckons Basurto to join him on the feet.
Basurto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Basurto fights it but they end up in guard.
Basurto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nazarethyan is standing up over Basurto. Basurto looks to escape but Nazarethyan dives into side control.
Nazarethyan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Nazarethyan stands up.
Basurto shoots in and drives through. Nazarethyan sprawls well.
Nazarethyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Basurto doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Basurto's guard.#T2##SU#
Nazarethyan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Basurto, up you get!
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Basurto feints and as Nazarethyan raises his hands in defense, Basurto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Nazarethyan has his feet on Basurto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basurto wants to clinch but Nazarethyan slips to the side#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Nazarethyan gets to mount! Basurto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Basurto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nazarethyan controls the action.
Nazarethyan gets his hands free as Basurto looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nazarethyan controlling the positon.
Basurto tries to break free. #T4#
Nazarethyan is not going to allow Basurto to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nazarethyan controlling the positon.
Basurto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Basurto is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Basurto is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Basurto fails with the takedown#TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Nazarethyan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarethyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarethyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Basurto looks for a takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls well.
Nazarethyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.#T1#
Basurto moves to clinch but Nazarethyan breaks away #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Basurto is trying to keep Nazarethyan in close.
Suren Nazarethyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Basurto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Basurto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Basurto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Basurto is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazarethyan passes into half guard.
Nazarethyan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Basurto controls his leg. #T3#
Basurto trying to control here.
Basurto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Basurto is looking to get back to full guard here but Nazarethyan has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU#
Nazarethyan stands up and beckons Basurto to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Basurto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Nazarethyan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nazarethyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nazarethyan tries to counter with a takedown but Basurto is quick to defend against it.
Basurto throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Basurto is looking to stand back up but Nazarethyan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Basurto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Nazarethyan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suren Nazarethyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarethyan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Our winner, Suren Nazarethyan, 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.

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