Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Pettaway takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Pettaway's coach down at Nuclear Physiques was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pettaway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pettaway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettaway connects with a looping right hand.
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettaway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Fortune does no damage.
Fortune scores with a head kick.
Pettaway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pettaway sprawls and moves away.
Pettaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune defending well as Pettaway loads up on a big left hand.
Pettaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettaway flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortune steps away.
Pettaway ducks right into an uppercut from Fortune.
Pettaway shoots in for a double leg but Fortune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortune is looking to counter the offense by Pettaway and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortune misses the target. #T1#
Fortune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettaway is out of range and Fortune settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Fortune. Beautiful body shot.
Pettaway tries to clinch there but Fortune circles away.
Fortune tries to counter with a takedown but Pettaway is quick to defend against it.
Pettaway checks a low kick from Fortune.
Pettaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortune looks for the body kick but Pettaway saw that one coming.
Fortune moves out of range of the body kick from Pettaway.
Fortune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortune throws a nice looking combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.#CL#
Fortune moves into the clinch.
Pettaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Pettaway gets through Fortune's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Pettaway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Fortune lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fortune is struggling to control the position.
Fortune can't break the clinch.
Pettaway is pushing Fortune up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortune after a bit of a struggle.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortune looking to slow down the pace here.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fortune lands a left hand. #T3#
Pettaway lands a nice elbow.
Fortune tries a body shot but Pettaway blocks it.
Fortune scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
Fortune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway lands an elbow inside that Fortune shrugs off.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Pettaway avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Pettaway.
A short right from Fortune on the inside.
Pettaway has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Fortune.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Pettaway has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Pettaway scores a nice knee to the body.
Pettaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands a right hand.
Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunes head.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Fortune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortune to score with a decent uppercut.
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Pettaway. Those never looked like landing.
Pettaway tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortune.
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune avoids the head kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune.
Fortune scores with a head kick.
Pettaway lands with a shot to the body.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortune is looking to counter the offense by Pettaway and move into the clinch.
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortune lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Pettaway gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fortune gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!

Event: Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway misses with a low kick as Turkinen jumps back.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a looping left.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Pettaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway cracks the inside of Turkinen's front leg.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Pettaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Pettaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a low kick but Turkinen avoids it.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A slow jab from Pettaway misses its intended target.
Turkinen dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway connects with the punch.
Pettaway throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Pettaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pettaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Turkinen slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a series of wild punches.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Turkinen avoids it well.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway tries to work over Turkinen's front leg with a kick but Turkinen checks it.
Pettaway misses with a double jab. #T4#
Pettaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Turkinen checks a leg kick.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkinen can do to turn this around?
Pettaway scores with a three punch combo!
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Pettaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen blocks the body kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Pettaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.#T2#
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Pettaway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettaway throws out the jab.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turkinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pettaway has got the better of the exchanges.
Pettaway misses with a straight right. #T3#
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a leg kick
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Turkinen's head.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
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 Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettaway. That's going to slow Turkinen down.
A bone on bone clash there as Turkinen blocks the leg kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.#T1#
Pettaway feints and then cracks Turkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turkinen down.
Pettaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range and Pettaway settles back down.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Jaako Turkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but Turkinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway connects with a right hand. Turkinen shakes it off.
Pettaway swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Pettaway there.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left right combination that sends Pettaway crashing to the mat - Turkinen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Pettaway out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaako Turkinen!
Jaako Turkinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AFC #19
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Pettaway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pettaway throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flanagan tries to move into range but Pettaway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettaway scores with a one two! Flanagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flanagan.
Pettaway lands with an overhand left.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Flanagan avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flanagan lands a jab to Pettaway's midsection.
Pettaway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Flanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Pettaway.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Flanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pettaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flanagan is out of range and Pettaway settles back down.
Pettaway cracks Flanagan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pettaway throws a head kick but Flanagan moves out of range. #CL#
Flanagan has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Pettaway feints a counter leg kick.
Flanagan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pettaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan misses with a looping left.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Pettaway moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Flanagan connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Pettaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Flanagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flanagan misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Pettaway. No joy for Flanagan on that attempt.
Pettaway throws a head kick but Flanagan moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Flanagan counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Pettaway bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettaway as he jumps to the side.
Flanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettaway can pounce on him. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Flanagan.
Flanagan looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Pettaway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flanagan!
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Pettaway jabs at Flanagan's body.
Pettaway jabs at Flanagan's body.
A good leg kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway leaves Flanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Flanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Pettaway to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan tries to clinch there but Pettaway circles away.
It seemed like Pettaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Pettaway catches Flanagan right on the button with a cross.
Pettaway is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flanagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pettaway doesn't seem bothered though.
Flanagan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pettaway lands an overhand right.
Pettaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Pettaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flanagan throws a lazy right hand but Pettaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettaway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pettaway wants to slow Flanagan down by chopping away at his legs.
Flanagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Flanagan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettaway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flanagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettaway tries to avoid it but Flanagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettaway to the ground. Pettaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flanagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettaway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Pettaway misses with a combination
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pettaway thinking.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Pettaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Pettaway gets double underhooks and turns Flanagan into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettaway. #T1#
Pettaway misses with a hook
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettaway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pettaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Flanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flanagan defending well as Pettaway loads up on a big left hand.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway throws an off balance right hand
and Flanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Pettaway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flanagan on the side of the head.
Pettaway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
Flanagan tries to clinch there but Pettaway circles away. #T2#
Pettaway jabs Flanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettaway throws a sloppy head kick
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettaway thows a leg kick but Flanagan checks it
and Flanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flanagan.
Pettaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway misses with a jab to the body
and Flanagan counters with a nice body shot.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Flanagan slips the punch.
Flanagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pettaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flanagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flanagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flanagan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettaway momentarily.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Pettaway ducks right into an uppercut from Flanagan.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Pettaway misses with a body kick.
Pettaway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flanagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettaway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pettaway misses with a jab to the body
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Flanagan avoids the punch easily.
Flanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Flanagan throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Pettaway connects with a single shot there.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Flanagan avoids them all with ease.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pettaway throws a head kick that misses.
Pettaway scores with a nice head shot.
Flanagan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pettaway throws a jab when Flanagan was well out of range.
Flanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pettaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanagan.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flanagan looks to land a combination. Pettaway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pettaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
Pettaway throws a right and a left that Flanagan avoids nicely.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettaway lands with a nice body punch.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Pettaway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettaway is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pettaway.
Flanagan looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettaway jabs at Flanagan's body.
Flanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Pettaway. No joy for Flanagan on that attempt.
Pettaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettaway thows a leg kick but Flanagan checks it
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway misses with a right hand
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flanagan blocks a jab.
Flanagan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by Pettaway.
Flanagan lands a two punch combo.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Flanagan avoids the punch easily.
Flanagan attempts a counter takedown but Pettaway avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanagan misses the target.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Flanagan avoids the punch easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanagan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Flanagan looking to score a takedown here. Pettaway is defending well but Flanagan drives through and ends up in Pettaway's guard.#ES2#
Pettaway has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Flanagan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Flanagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flanagan is pushing Pettaway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pettaway crunches a lovely knee into Flanagan's ribcage.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettaway.
Pettaway works on Flanagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Pettaway lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettaway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flanagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Pettaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pettaway slips under a jab.
Pettaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flanagan's head backwards.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Flanagan moves away and avoids it.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flanagan takes a swing at Pettaway's ribcage but misses.
Pettaway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pettaway to score with a decent uppercut.
Flanagan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway. #TD#
Flanagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pettaway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flanagan is in Pettaway's guard.#ES2#
Pettaway pushes Flanagan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flanagan jabs Pettaway right on the nose. Pettaway blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Pettaway.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Pettaway.
Pettaway connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Flanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Pettaway.
Flanagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettaway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettaway connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herschel Pettaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pettaway 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
In his post fight interview, Herschel Pettaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #15 Grand Slam
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labosky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Labosky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Labosky is able to avoid easily.
Labosky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pettaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Labosky counters with a straight right hand.
Labosky moves out of range of the strikes.
Pettaway avoids the head kick by Labosky.
Pettaway lands a lovely overhand right.
Labosky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
Labosky tries to clinch but Pettaway is having none of it.
Labosky keeps Pettaway at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Labosky's head but Labosky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Labosky moves away and avoids it.
Labosky moves out of range of the strikes.
Pettaway scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Labosky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Labosky ducks down to avoid it.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pettaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettaway throws a big counter combination but Labosky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a sloppy head kick
and Labosky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Labosky is looking to clinch.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Labosky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Labosky is looking to control Pettaway's arms but Pettaway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Labosky has his back to the cage.
Labosky is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Labosky lands a body punch. #BC2#
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky tries to clinch but Pettaway is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway. #T2#
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labosky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pettaway blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettaway misses the target.
Labosky misses with a kick to the body
and Labosky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettaway lands a jab to the nose.
Labosky throws a head kick but Pettaway moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
A low kick from Pettaway misses
and Labosky counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Labosky tries to clinch but Pettaway moves out of range.
Pettaway misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Labosky checks a leg kick nicely.
Labosky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Labosky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Labosky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pettaway thuds his right hand into Labosky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Labosky moved out of range nicely.
Labosky is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it.
Labosky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Pettaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Labosky is just out of range.
Labosky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pettaway defends it well.
Pettaway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Labosky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labosky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Labosky moves out of range of the body kick from Pettaway.
Labosky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Labosky moves out of range of the body kick.
Labosky dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a right hand
and Labosky counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Labosky stalks Pettaway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pettaway's face. Pettaway staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Labosky thumps Pettaway with a low kick.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Labosky avoids it well.
Labosky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Pettaway lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Labosky scores with a body shot.
Labosky slips a straight right by Pettaway.
Despite the aggression on Labosky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Labosky counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Labosky moves into the clinch successfully.
Pettaway can't find room to land a body shot as Labosky controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Labosky lands a good knee to the midsection. Pettaway won't want to take too many of those.
Labosky is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a body kick that misses.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Labosky is out of range. #T1#
Labosky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Labosky throws a counter combo.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
A head kick from Labosky lands but Pettaway takes it in his stride.
Labosky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labosky throws a head kick but Pettaway moves out of range.
Pettaway 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.
Pettaway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
Labosky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Labosky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway misses with a body punch
and Labosky counters with a head kick. That will keep Pettaway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pettaway throws a front kick aimed at Labosky's knee but Labosky avoids it well.
Labosky tries to clinch but Pettaway is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Labosky! #ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Labosky.
Oh Pettaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Labosky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pettaway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Labosky counters with a big left hand that crumples Pettaway! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Labosky!

Event: AFC #12 : Ring Master
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Darrow moves into the clinch successfully.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Pettaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Pettaway.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Pettaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Darrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pettaway pushes Darrow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pettaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Pettaway controls the action.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pettaway fails to land.
Darrow avoids the elbow strike from Pettaway, against the ropes.
Darrow pushes Pettaway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow digs a right hand into Pettaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pettaway's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Darrow pushes Pettaway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pettaway is breathing heavily.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow trying to stall but Pettaway improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pettaway obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow pushes Pettaway back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Pettaway prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Pettaway scores with a shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
Pettaway lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
Pettaway trying to control the position but instead, Darrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pettaway into the ropes.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Pettaway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Pettaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow is stalling here.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow tries to work over Pettaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow digs a right hand into Pettaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pettaway's gas tank.
Darrow lands with a right to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Pettaway misses with the head strike.
Pettaway wants to stall.
Pettaway tries to throw a body punch but Darrow avoids it by throwing Pettaway back against the ropes.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettaway.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow gets through Pettaway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettaway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darrow counters with a good low kick that Pettaway was not able to check.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Pettaway's leg. Pettaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettaway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Pettaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Pettaway avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettaway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow lands a jab to the head.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettaway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow thumps Pettaway with a low kick.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Darrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow staying out of range there.
Darrow misses with a shot to the body
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Darrow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pettaway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finlay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettaway.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettaway is just out of range.
Darrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Darrow moved out of range.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Pettaway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Pettaway's body.#T2#
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Pettaway misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow. #CL#
Pettaway closes the distance and pushes Darrow back into the ropes.
Pettaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finlay Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Darrow pushes Pettaway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pettaway pushes Darrow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pettaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pettaway misses with an elbow over the top.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Pettaway has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Nice body punch from Pettaway - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Darrow misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pettaway's elbow.
Pettaway takes a shot to the head.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow tries to work over Pettaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow tries to work over Pettaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Pettaway's ribcage. Pettaway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darrow blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Pettaway controls the action.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darrow avoids it.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Pettaway missing with knees to the body. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettaway landing knees to the body.
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettaway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Pettaway tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Darrow is looking to chop away at Pettaway's legs.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Darrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darrow cracks Pettaway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Darrow throws a push kick but Pettaway slaps the foot to one side.
Darrow misses the jab.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
Pettaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettaway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway works Darrow's body with a nice hook.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow throws a body punch but Pettaway moves out of range.
Darrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Pettaway connects with a body shot that sends Darrow's belly button to the back.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Pettaway misses.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Pettaway's shoulder, as Pettaway tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Darrow.
A cross from Darrow lands.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettaway jabs Darrow right on the nose. Darrow blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Pettaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettaway pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Pettaway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darrow backs up against the ropes.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Darrow misses.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway backing away here, and Darrow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pettaway walks into a stiff left hand from Darrow.
Herschel Pettaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Darrow tenderised Pettaway's leg. Pettaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Darrow. That snapped Pettaway's head back.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettaway.
A jab from Pettaway misses. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Pettaway.
Darrow lands with an overhand left.
Pettaway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Pettaway pushes Darrow up against the ropes in a clinch.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettaway blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Still in the clinch, Pettaway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Pettaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Finlay Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Pettaway is working Darrow over against the ropes.#T4#
Darrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pettaway blocks the elbow strike.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Darrow pushes off an throws an elbow but Pettaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Pettaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darrow avoids it.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Pettaway's ribcage. Pettaway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow looking to stall.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Pettaway.
Pettaway landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finlay Darrow.
Well Darrow 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Darrow!

Event: AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
I Can takes one to the chin there.
I Can fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from I Can.
Pettaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pettaway throws a wild body kick that I Can sees coming a mile off.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Can drops his hands momentarily and Pettaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Pettaway counters with a left to the body.
Pettaway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
I Can tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettaway defends well and I Can ends up having to push Pettaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pettaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
I Can cracks Pettaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
I Can tries to bum rush Pettaway with a series of wild strikes but Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettaway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
I Can shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettaway! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettaway. #T1#
I Can changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
I Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. I Can does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
I Can was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettaway needs to keep his hands up - I Can had a free shot at his head there.
Pettaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and I Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettaway scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Pettaway.
I Can misses with an uppercut.
I Can shoots in but Pettaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pettaway misses with a looping left.
I Can seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pettaway drops his hands momentarily and I Can takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettaway but Pettaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pettaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and I Can counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pettaway leaves I Can with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like I Can has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
I Can checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettaway misses with a combination
and I Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can lands a jab to the nose.
Pettaway throws a predictable looking body shot
and I Can cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettaway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
I Can takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but I Can circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
I Can shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettaway looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettaway, not yet. #SUB2#
Pettaway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. I Can is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
I Can wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
I Can is pushing down on Pettaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pettaway is fighting to maintain full guard but I Can has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pettaway regains full guard. Nicely done.
I Can wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Pettaway 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.
Pettaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. I Can manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Pettaway wants to pass the guard but I Can is keeping the position.
Pettaway trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettaway throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pettaway controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
That's time! I Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pettaway misses with a body kick.
Pettaway looks for the body kick but I Can saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by I Can.
It looked like I Can was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pettaway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
I Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
I Can showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettaway.
A left lands for I Can.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from I Can misses.
I Can fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
I Can slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway. #T1##TD#
I Can shoots in and gets a takedown into Pettaway's guard.
I Can trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pettaway looking for a guillotine here but I Can defends easily.
Pettaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. I Can manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
I Can working a defensive guard here.
I Can can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettaway controls the pace.#T2#
Pettaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
I Can working a defensive guard but Pettaway manages to pass into side control anyway.
I Can is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pettaway grinds an elbow into I Can's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettaway in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pettaway cracks I Can with a big elbow. #T3#
Pettaway is putting a hurting on I Can here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here.
I Can manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pettaway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from I Can.
I Can trying to control from half guard but Pettaway is working away.
Pettaway is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB2#
Pettaway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
I Can slows the pace down in half guard.
I Can is looking to take a break and control but Pettaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
I Can is working for a kimura but Pettaway is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
I Can misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from I Can.
I Can dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
I Can shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettaway sprawls well. He's pushed I Can's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettaway misses with a hook. I Can ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can connects with a crisp jab.
Pettaway cracks I Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
I Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like I Can was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pettaway.
I Can rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettaway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
I Can walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pettaway.#T1#
I Can shoots in but Pettaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Pettaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettaway misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from I Can.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like I Can wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Pettaway. No joy for I Can on that attempt.
I Can shoots in and drives through. Pettaway sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Can throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Pettaway tenderised I Can's leg. I Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
I Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
I Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettaway.
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
I Can fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettaway scores with a nice right hand.
Pettaway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettaway but Pettaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of I Can 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
I Can keeps the fight on the outside.
I Can half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pettaway throws a nice looking combination but I Can bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
I Can throws a big counter combination but Pettaway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
I Can closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pettaway to the mat! Pettaway manages to get full guard.
I Can won't allow Pettaway to sweep him here.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pettaway trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Pettaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. I Can doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. I Can manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Pettaway wriggles free and stands up.
Pettaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pettaway moves out of range as I Can strikes.
Pettaway lands a two punch combo.
Pettaway scores with a one two! I Can had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
I Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettaway stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Pettaway throws a jab but it's blocked by I Can.
I Can is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Can takes one on the button.
I Can doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
I Can throws a hook but Pettaway blocks it.
Pettaway moves out of range of the strikes.
I Can throws a right hand that Pettaway ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettaway also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Pettaway rushes I Can and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for I Can.
Pettaway missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from I Can.
Pettaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Herschel Pettaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pettaway 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
A less than humble Herschel Pettaway misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettaway.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a hook
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettaway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettaway.
Pettaway digs a good hook to Malingo's body.
Pettaway lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Malingo misses.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Malingo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pettaway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Malingo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pettaway just manages to avoid it.
Pettaway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettaway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Pettaway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pettaway.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Malingo. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malingo scores with a nice strike.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Pettaway slips the punch.
Pettaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettaway punishes Malingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettaway.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Malingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Malingo throws a hook but Pettaway blocks it.
Pettaway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malingo rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Pettaway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pettaway enables Malingo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pettaway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pettaway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malingo defends it easily.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pettaway looking for a guillotine here but Malingo defends easily. #SUB2#
Pettaway isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malingo stacks Pettaway 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 Malingo!
The strikes coming from Malingo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Malingo working away.
Malingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Malingo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pettaway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pettaway is not content to let Malingo control the position.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettaway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malingo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malingo wants to control but Pettaway is keeping him busy.
Pettaway is trying to get back to half guard.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettaway keeps working.
Pettaway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malingo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malingo working the ground and pound from side control.
Pettaway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malingo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Malingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malingo.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malingo misses the jab.
It seemed like Pettaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettaway can do to turn this around?
Pettaway cracks the inside of Malingo's front leg.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Malingo moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a head kick that misses.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettaway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettaway slips a jab from Malingo.
Pettaway misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Malingo misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.#T1#
Pettaway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pettaway tries to score with a low kick but Malingo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Malingo finds it's way through Pettaway's defenses.
Malingo scores with a hook.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Malingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malingo jabs at Pettaway's body.
Pettaway throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettaway slips a jab from Malingo.
Pettaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Pettaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malingo walks into a stiff left hand from Pettaway.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Pettaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Pettaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Pettaway has Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Malingo dodges an elbow strike from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malingo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pettaway after a bit of a struggle.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Pettaway has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Pettaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Malingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malingo blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway can't break the clinch.
Malingo avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body. #T3#
Pettaway is pressed up against the cage. Malingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pettaway down to the mat. Pettaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Pettaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettaway counters with a good low kick that Malingo was not able to check.
Pettaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malingo lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettaway counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Pettaway works over Malingo's head and body with a nice combination.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Malingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malingo connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway feints a jab promting Malingo to slip. Pettaway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malingo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettaway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pettaway moves out of range as Malingo strikes.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pettaway finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Malingo lands with a kick to the temple. Pettaway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pettaway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Malingo does no damage.
Malingo scores with a nice head shot.
Malingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Pettaway misses the body punch
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Malingo finish him?#T1#
Pettaway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malingo.
Malingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo is looking to slow Pettaway down with leg kicks.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Malingo misses the target.
Pettaway defending well as Malingo loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Malingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Malingo lands a head shot.
Malingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettaway throws a combination that misses
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo lunges at Pettaway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettaway's hand.
A shot to the liver by Pettaway. Beautiful body shot.
Pettaway gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Malingo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pettaway is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 45 Antonio vs Crank
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway throws a right hand that Here ducks under and follows up with a left that Here also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Here drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pettaway sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Here moves into the clinch successfully.
Here throws an elbow that misses.
Pettaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Here controls his hands.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettaway.
A body shot lands from Pettaway. #TD#
Here jumps into guard, dragging Pettaway to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here controls Pettaway momentarily but Pettaway frees himself.
Here has control of Pettaway's left arm, preventing Pettaway from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here keeping moving, preventing Pettaway from controlling successfully.
Here utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Pettaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Here is on top in guard. #REVR#
Here missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettaway looking to control.
Pettaway keeping moving, preventing Here from controlling successfully.
Here is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pettaway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pettaway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Here gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Here slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Here throwing strikes but Pettaway manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pettaway throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Here is trying to improve his position.
Here sneaks back into half guard.
Pettaway trying to control from half guard but Here is working away. #T3#
Pettaway might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Here haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Here looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Here definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pettaway is trying to control the action in half guard but Here is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pettaway scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pettaway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Here defending well though.
Here makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Here.#SUB#
Here looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Here bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettaway's guard. #REVR##T4#
Pettaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettaway trying to control the position.
Pettaway is pulling down on Here's head to control his posture.
Here loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Here working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Here throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Here sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettaway's guard.
Here thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettaway's head. #SUB#
Here is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pettaway is trying to stand back up but Here is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Your Name Here will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Here throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Here takes a swing at Pettaway's ribcage but misses.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Here is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Here keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands a nice shot that snaps Here's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pettaway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Here has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Here and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pettaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Here moves into the clinch.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pettaway letting Here take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here throws an elbow but it misses.
Here avoids a wild elbow strike from Pettaway.#TD#
Here jumps into guard, dragging Pettaway to the mat.
Here tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Here has control of Pettaway's left arm, preventing Pettaway from doing any damage.
Here avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Pettaway stands and steps away. Here gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Here doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettaway circles away.
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Here circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Here moves away.#TD#
Here drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pettaway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Here not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Here not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Here. #T2#
Pettaway trying to hold on to Here's head to control him but Here postures up.
Here sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettaway defending well though.
Here trying to mount his opponent but Pettaway defends it.
Pettaway wants to get back to full guard.
Here works his way into side control.
Pettaway is trying to improve his position.
Pettaway wants to control but Here postures up.#T3#
Pettaway parries the strikes from Here easily there. Here is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pettaway to escape.
Here lands a nice forearm strike.
Here passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pettaway!
Your Name Here overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Here lands a heavy elbow.
Here breaks from Pettaway's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Here raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Here connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Here wants to control the pace but Pettaway is squirming around nicely.
Pettaway is still in real trouble! Can Here finish him?
Here throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pettaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Pettaway tries to reverse the position but Here maintains control.
Pettaway tries to hold on but Here pushes him away.
Here cracks Pettaway with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Here prevents Pettaway from getting the reversal.
Here lands a big elbow.
Here postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pettaway in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pettaway to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Name Here!
After winning the bout, Your Name Here thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williamson moves out of range as Pettaway strikes.
Williamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pettaway. Pettaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pettaway cracks Williamson with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pettaway. Those never looked like landing.
Pettaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nuclear Physiques in the buildup to the fight.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson moves out of range of the strikes.
Williamson with the counter takedown but Pettaway avoids it easily.
Williamson catches Pettaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Williamson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway throws a big counter combination but Williamson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Williamson. That snapped Pettaway's head back.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williamson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pettaway's head. #T1#
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Williamson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Pettaway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pettaway slips a jab from Williamson.
Pettaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Williamson finds it's target.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Pettaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettaway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williamson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway staying out of range there.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway throws a combination that misses
and Williamson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Pettaway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettaway takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses.
Williamson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pettaway takes one to the chin there.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Williamson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williamson lands in his opponent's guard.
Williamson pushes down on Pettaway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pettaway is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Pettaway actively working from the bottom here.
Pettaway is pressing down on Williamson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Williamson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Williamson drops back looking for a leg! Pettaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pettaway manages to kick Williamson off! Williamson jumps back into Pettaway's guard.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Pettaway is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pettaway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pettaway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williamson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williamson trying to control but Pettaway is working from the bottom.
Williamson preventing the sweep.
Williamson looking to pass the guard.
Williamson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williamson won't allow Pettaway to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Williamson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway swinging wildly here.
Williamson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Pettaway misses its intended target.
Williamson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williamson throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily.
Pettaway tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettaway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot.
Williamson shoots in but no luck this time.
Pettaway misses with a wild combination.
Williamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson feints the counter takedown.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Williamson tries to clinch but Pettaway moves out of range.
Williamson 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.
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Williamson wants to counter the offense by Pettaway and move into the clinch position.
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pettaway tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Williamson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Williamson.
Williamson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pettaway in his tracks.
Williamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pettaway. Pettaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williamson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway scores with a hook to the body. Williamson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pettaway connects with a nice looking jab.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Williamson. #T2#
Williamson throws a hook to the side of Pettaway's head but Pettaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pettaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway scores with a hook to the body. Williamson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Pettaway works Williamson's body with a nice hook.
Williamson scores with a hook.
Williamson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pettaway is looking to wear down Williamson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Pettaway avoids nicely.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
Pettaway is looking for a counter combo.
Pettaway is looking to slow Williamson down with leg kicks.
Glenn Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettaway defends well and Williamson ends up having to push Pettaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but Williamson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Williamson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williamson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williamson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pettaway's head.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but Williamson moved away.
Williamson with the counter takedown but Pettaway avoids it easily.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Williamson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williamson checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williamson missing with a left hand there. Pettaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Williamson. That snapped Pettaway's head back. #TD2#
Williamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williamson showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Williamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pettaway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Pettaway is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pettaway is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Williamson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Williamson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pettaway is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Williamson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Williamson!
Glenn Williamson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018

#R1#
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom misses with a two punch combination.
Nystrom tries to clinch up
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nystrom misses with a straight left.
Pettaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pettaway 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.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Nystrom moved out of range.#CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettaway avoids the damage to the body.
Pettaway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nystrom 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.
Pettaway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Pettaway manages to break the clinch.
Nystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nystrom scores with a jab.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Pettaway keeps it at a distance.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway blocks a head kick by Nystrom.
Nystrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Pettaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway is looking to chop away at Nystrom's legs.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Nystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettaway.
Nystrom throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Pettaway jabs Nystrom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nystrom moves out of range as Pettaway strikes.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Nystrom dips to his left and cracks Pettaway with an uppercut!
Nystrom misses with a wild combination.
Pettaway lands a leg kick that knocks Nystrom off balance momentarily.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettaway walks into a jab.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pettaway throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Nystrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pettaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pettaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettaway is defending well for now.
Pettaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Pettaway 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Herschel Pettaway has been cut.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom takes a shot to the head.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pettaway backwards.
Nystrom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettaway prevents a body shot from Nystrom.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pettaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Nystrom.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom. #T4#
Nice body punch from Nystrom - that landed with a thud.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettaway is defending well for now.
Pettaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettaway stalling the fight.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nystrom.
Pettaway digs a right hand underneath Nystrom's ribcage. Nystrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettaway avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Pettaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nystrom's elbow. #BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway tries to move into range but Nystrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettaway clobbers Nystrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Pettaway clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herschel Pettaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Pettaway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nystrom lands a jab to Pettaway's midsection.
Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Nystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway throws a low kick, looking for Nystrom's leg but Nystrom calmly moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a combination. Nystrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pettaway tried to score with a low kick but Nystrom checks it.
Nystrom lands with a nice body punch.
Pettaway throws a nice looking combination but Nystrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pettaway rushes Nystrom and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nystrom fails to land.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Pettaway back against the cage. #T1#
Nystrom avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body.
Pettaway managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Nystrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nystrom with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom lands a knee to the head.
Oh Pettaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nystrom tries to work over Pettaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pettaway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pettaway - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nystrom, and another! Pettaway is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettaway counters with a three punch combo that has Gatsby backing up. Gatsby nods at Pettaway to acknowledge the strikes.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Gatsby's defenses.
Pettaway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gatsby.
Gatsby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gatsby.
Pettaway throws a combination. Gatsby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Pettaway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gatsby is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettaway! But no joy.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettaway.
Gatsby misses with a double jab
and Pettaway counters with a thumping low kick.
Gatsby misses with a right hand
and Pettaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Pettaway there.
Pettaway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gatsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Pettaway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pettaway misses with a looping left.
Pettaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatsby on the side of the head.
Gatsby sizes up Pettaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pettaway throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatsby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gatsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Gatsby misses with a leg kick
letting Pettaway counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Pettaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatsby doesn't seem phased though.
Pettaway throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatsby shoots in for a double leg but Pettaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettaway needs to keep his hands up - Gatsby had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Gatsby both land. Nice combination.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatsby darts in looking for a takedown but Pettaway gets double underhooks and turns Gatsby into the cage. #T2#
Pettaway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatsby's sensitive parts.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettaway throws out a counter right but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettaway slips under a jab from Gatsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettaway! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pettaway.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway lands the left hand.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Gatsby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pettaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatsby. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatsby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettaway defends well and Gatsby ends up having to push Pettaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gatsby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gatsby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gatsby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Pettaway scores with a spinning back kick!
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown but Pettaway shows good takedown defense.
Pettaway dips to his left and cracks Gatsby with an uppercut!
Pettaway leaves Gatsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Gatsby moved out of range nicely.
Pettaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pettaway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pettaway moves away from the strike by Gatsby.
Pettaway punishes Gatsby's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby feints a jab promting Pettaway to slip. Gatsby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pettaway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##TD#
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pettaway looking to control. #SUB#
Gatsby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pettaway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pettaway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pettaway! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pettaway tries for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway takes a little break here. Gatsby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Pettaway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gatsby moves out of range as Pettaway strikes.
Gatsby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gatsby misses with a body shot.
Pettaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Gatsby 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.
Pettaway looking to control.
Gatsby preventing the sweep.
Pettaway has his hands on Gatsby's head, controlling the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway is looking to sweep but instead, Gatsby has passed into half guard.
Pettaway wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well. #T1#
Pettaway wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettaway defends it well.
Gatsby is looking to advance position but Pettaway won't allow it.
Gatsby prevents Pettaway from improving his position.
Pettaway trying to hold on to Gatsby's head to control him but Gatsby postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gatsby thows a huge punch but Pettaway dodges it nicely.
Gatsby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Gatsby seems to be looking for submissions.
Pettaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby is keen to just control but Pettaway is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pettaway wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well. #SUB#
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Pettaway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pettaway works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettaway is keeping the position for now.
Pettaway keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Pettaway shakes it off.
Gatsby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Pettaway throws a jab when Gatsby was well out of range.
Pettaway lands with an overhand left.
Gatsby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Gatsby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pettaway's half guard.#T4#
Pettaway is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettaway is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Joe Gatsby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatsby drops an elbow to the side of Pettaway's head.
Pettaway wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettaway is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pettaway avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatsby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pettaway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gatsby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pettaway pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsby is pushing down on Pettaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pettaway is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatsby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatsby blocks the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatsby lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Gatsby there. #T1##SUB#
Gatsby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettaway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatsby.
Gatsby looks to land a strike but Pettaway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pettaway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatsby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pettaway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pettaway wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Gatsby throws a strike but Pettaway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gatsby has momentary wrist control but Pettaway slips an elbow through the middle.
Pettaway wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #SUB#
Pettaway content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gatsby has locked up a guillotine! Gatsby's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pettaway is holding on here and Gatsby must be using up a lot of energy. Pettaway has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gatsby gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway cracks Romanow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romanow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romanow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanow slips a straight right by Pettaway.
Pettaway stuns Romanow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pettaway feints and then cracks Romanow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanow down.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
It seemed like Romanow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettaway connects with a nice looking jab.
Romanow connects with a body shot that sends Pettaway's belly button to the back.
Romanow lands with a hook. Pettaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow clobbers Pettaway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pettaway 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.
Romanow throws a low kick but Pettaway avoids it.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romanow cracks the inside of Pettaway's front leg.
Pettaway throws a jab when Romanow was well out of range.
Romanow cracks Pettaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanow punishes Pettaway's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Pettaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettaway throws out the jab.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romanow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettaway's head backwards.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Pettaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow with a nice cross.
Romanow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romanow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lars Romanow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanow lands with a cross.
Romanow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow misses with a looping right.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut. Romanow saw that one coming.
Romanow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romanow 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.
Pettaway blocks a jab.#T2#
Romanow misses with a looping right.
Romanow throws a leg kick but Pettaway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romanow throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pettaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pettaway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettaway connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway jabs Romanow right on the nose. Romanow blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Romanow finds it's target.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Romanow digs a good body shot into Pettaway's ribs.
Romanow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romanow lands a jab to Pettaway's midsection.
Romanow connects with a nice looking jab.
Pettaway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pettaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettaway slips under a jab from Romanow.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Romanow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettaway misses the jab.
Romanow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romanow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettaway.
Romanow defending well as Pettaway loads up on a big left hand.
Pettaway needs to keep his hands up - Romanow had a free shot at his head there.
Romanow scores with a jab. Pettaway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow lands a head kick!
Romanow scores with a jab. Pettaway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway scores with a punch to the head.
Pettaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Romanow slips under a jab.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Pettaway saw that one coming.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Pettaway shoots in but no luck this time.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Pettaway throwing a counter right hand but Romanow manages to avoid it.
A jab from Romanow does it's job there.
Romanow lands a nice shot that snaps Pettaway's head back.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Romanow.
Pettaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Romanow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pettaway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romanow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Romanow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanow lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettaway scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Pettaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettaway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway tries to move into range but Romanow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettaway seems to have got his legs back now.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettaway throws out the jab.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut
and Romanow counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow staying out of range there.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Romanow is looking for the big counter here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pettaway might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romanow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pettaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Romanow's head but Romanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Romanow lands with a hook. Pettaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Romanow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pettaway's calf.
Romanow avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut. Romanow saw that one coming.
Romanow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Romanow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away.
Romanow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pettaway. Pettaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettaway checks a low kick from Romanow.
It looked like Pettaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook but Romanow blocks it.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanow lands with a hook. Pettaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Romanow scores with a nice right hand.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.#T2#
Pettaway moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Romanow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway tries for a takedown but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettaway lands a really nice looking cross but Romanow seems unphased.
Romanow slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pettaway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pettaway misses with a kick to the body.
Romanow lands a jab.
Pettaway lands with an overhand left.
Pettaway swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pettaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romanow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Romanow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Romanow lands the left hand.#T3#
Pettaway swinging wildly here.
Pettaway clobbers Romanow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pettaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Pettaway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettaway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettaway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pettaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow's corner calls for a 1-2. Romanow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Romanow's head but Romanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romanow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettaway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Romanow misses.
Romanow throws a head kick that misses.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pettaways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Pettaway throws a good cross that connects.
Romanow lands a really nice looking cross but Pettaway seems unphased.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanow misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pettaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanow scores with a body shot.
Romanow misses the jab.
Pettaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Romanow scores with the left hand. Pettaway knows he should have avoided that one.
Pettaway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pettaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pettaway.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanow lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pettaway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romanow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pettaway moves out of range of the leg kick from Romanow.
Pettaway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettaway throws out a powerful jab.
Romanow throws a body punch but Pettaway moves out of range.
Romanow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettaway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway staying out of range there.
Romanow works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway tries for a takedown but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettaway throws a low kick, looking for Romanow's leg but Romanow calmly moves out of range.
Romanow gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Pettaway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanow as he jumps to the side.
Pettaway backing away here, and Romanow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanow.
Romanow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettaway misses the target.
Romanow misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway with a hook.
Pettaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romanow scores with a jab to the body.
Romanow lands a jab to the head.
Romanow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romanow finds it's way round the side to connect with Pettaway's head.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Romanow moves away and avoids it.
Romanow feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pettaway eats them both and turns towards Romanow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romanow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pettaway lands a nice shot that snaps Romanow's head back.
Pettaway slips under a jab from Romanow.
Pettaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pettaway digs a good body shot into Romanow's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Romanow misses.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Pettaway - just one landing.
Nice shot by Romanow.
Romanow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Romanow throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Pettaway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romanow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herschel Pettaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanow.
A nice side step and Romanow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Herschel Pettaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Romanow scores with a four punch combination!
Lars Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pettaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Romanow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
It seemed like Romanow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanow lands a lovely overhand right.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway throws a chopping leg kick but Romanow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Romanow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romanow slips a straight right by Pettaway.
Romanow dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romanow lands a nice shot that snaps Pettaway's head back.
Pettaway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romanow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettaway's head backwards.
Romanow scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettaway should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Pettaway throws a low kick, looking for Romanow's leg but Romanow calmly moves out of range.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romanow lands with an overhand left.
Pettaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Romanow lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanow misses with a few strikes there.
Romanow lands with a nice combination. Pettaway backs away looking to recover.
Pettaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romanow.
Pettaway avoids the body shot from Romanow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romanow 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TRFC105
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Pettaway connects with a nice looking jab.
Pettaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Pettaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettaway.
Sudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sudo misses with a takedown
and Pettaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettaway stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but Pettaway shows good takedown defense.
Sudo misses with a takedown
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Sudo with that takedown attempt.
Pettaway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pettaway duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pettaway clinches.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Sudo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sudo.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sudo.
Pettaway has Sudo pushed against the cage.
Sudo fails to pull guard. #BC#
Sudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sudo has his takedown stuffed
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sudo shoots and misses
letting Pettaway counter with a right hand.
Sudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pettaway clinches.
Pettaway prevents Sudo from breaking the clinch.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sudo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sudo is breathing heavily.
Pettaway cracks Sudo with a nice body shot.
Pettaway utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Pettaway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sudo or not.
Sudo tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettaway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sudo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway working Sudo over with knees to the body.
Pettaway leaning against his opponent.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sudo stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pettaway.
Sudo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pettaway has Sudo pressed against the cage. #T3#
Pettaway lands a right hand.
Sudo letting Pettaway take a breather here.
Sudo tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pettaway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sudo is trying to pull guard but Pettaway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pettaway continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sudo is trying to maintain a safe position but Pettaway gets an underhook and turns Sudo into the cage.#T4##BC#
Sudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sudo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pettaway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pettaway moves into range and clinches up with Sudo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dan Sudo has been cut.
A body shot lands from Pettaway.
Sudo tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Pettaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sudo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pettaway walks away with a smile on his face. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, jab by Pettaway - just one landing.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sudo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dan Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway scores with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sudo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Pettaway as Sudo shoots in.
Sudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pettaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pettaway lands an elbow that stopped Sudo in his tracks for a moment.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Pettaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pettaway lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo wants to take the fight to the mat but Pettaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettaway is leaning against Sudo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sudo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pettaway after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Pettaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettaway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Pettaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Sudo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettaway looks to land a combination. Sudo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Sudo is rocked!
Pettaway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Sudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettaway Throws a clean left jab. Pettaway Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Sudo's chin! Sudo crumbles to the ground and Pettaway follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pettaway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
Herschel Pettaway gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TRFC fn1
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Barnes tries to clinch up but Pettaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes misses with a hook. Pettaway ducked under it nicely.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettaway counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettaway lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Pettaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettaway misses with a double jab.
Pettaway drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pettaway.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettaway swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range. #T1#
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pettaway's head.
Pettaway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Pettaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings for the body but Pettaway moves out of range.
Pettaway stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes lands a head kick. Pettaway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Pettaway checks it.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pettaway's head.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swings for the body but Pettaway moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Pettaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Nice uppercut there from Pettaway.
Pettaway works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Pettaway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Pettaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Barnes wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Pettaway, against the cage. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Pettaway avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pettaway's head.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Pettaway's leg but Pettaway calmly moves out of range.
Pettaway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pettaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
A slow jab from Pettaway misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pettaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Pettaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pettaway as he connects with a hook.
Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettaway should have avoided that one.
Pettaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pettaway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Pettaway.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pettaway misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Pettaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pettaway misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Pettaway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettaway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pettaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Pettaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Pettaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Pettaway moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Pettaway has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pettaway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes defending well as Pettaway loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Pettaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Pettaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Pettaway slips under a jab.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Pettaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Pettaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Pettaway against the cage.
Barnes is pushing Pettaway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Pettaway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettaway misses with a double jab.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Pettaway pushes him off.
Pettaway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pettaway to score with a decent uppercut.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes. #T3#
Pettaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Pettaway avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pettaway avoiding damage.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.#BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pettaway avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Pettaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a head kick but Pettaway moves out of range.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Pettaway. #CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Pettaway lands a shot to the body.
Pettaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettaway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnes up against the cage.
Pettaway has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Pettaway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it.
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes tries to clinch but Pettaway moves away
and Pettaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pettaway slips a straight right by Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettaway! But no joy.
Pettaway lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes throws a push kick but Pettaway slaps the foot to one side.
Pettaway throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettaway 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.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pettaway at a distance.
Pettaway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pettaway cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettaway is just out of range.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pettaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Pettaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands with a cross.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Pettaway slips a jab from Barnes.
Pettaway tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pettaway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettaway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Pettaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway swinging wildly here.
Pettaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Pettaway ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Pettaway misses with a straight right.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pettaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pettaway in his tracks.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettaway needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Pettaway's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes. #T4#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Pettaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Pettaway moved out of range.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Pettaway's head but Pettaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Pettaway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Barnes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!

Herschel Pettaway wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Herschel Pettaway waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Brady Barnes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Rawlings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawlings swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettaway.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawlings or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettaway, which made it look bad.
Rawlings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawlings counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Rawlings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pettaway wants to land a leg kick but Rawlings is out of range.
Rawlings slips a straight right by Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawlings feints and then cracks Pettaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettaway down.
Pettaway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawlings.
Rawlings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rawlings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target. #CL#
Rawlings gets tackled into the cage by Pettaway. Pettaway maintains the clinch.
Pettaway misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pettaway lands a shot to the body.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawlings is defending well for now.
Pettaway is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rawlings's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pettaway lands an elbow that stopped Rawlings in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pettaway.#T3#
Pettaway prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the body.
Rawlings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rawlings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettaway's head backwards.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
Pettaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawlings. Rawlings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Pettaway swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pettaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettaway thows a leg kick but Rawlings checks it #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rawlings.
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!
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Rawlings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pettaway seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rawlings is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Pettaway.
The fighters circling - Pettaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettaway swings widly with a right hand
and Pettaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettaway jabs at Rawlings's body.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway thuds a left hand into Rawlings's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings misses with a straight right.
Pettaway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rawlings just manages to avoid it.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Rawlings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pettaway.
Rawlings slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pettaway blocks the low kick.
Rawlings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.#T2#
Pettaway throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but Pettaway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pettaway jabs at Rawlings's body.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rawlings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the jab.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pettaway misses with a left hand
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Pettaway.#T3#
A jab from Pettaway misses.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettaway quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Pettaway kicks Rawlings off and gets back to his feet.
Pettaway misses with a right hand
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings moves out of range as Pettaway throws a body kick.
Pettaway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rawlingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Nice shot lands for Pettaway.
Some bone on bone action there as Rawlings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rawlings lands with a nice combination. Pettaway backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rawlings.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlings slows the pace down. #T4#
Pettaway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rawlings controlling the position from side mount.
Rawlings grinds an elbow into Pettaway's temple.
Pettaway is trying to escape the position but Rawlings is controlling the position.
Rawlings looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pettaway is avoiding damage well.
Pettaway is letting Rawlings control him for a moment.
Rawlings trying to control the position but Pettaway is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway 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#
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Rawlings slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Pettaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettaway defends well and Rawlings ends up having to push Pettaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Pettaway misses with a leg kick
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rawlings scores with a hook.#T1#
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
Rawlings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pettaway throws a front kick aimed at Rawlings's knee but Rawlings avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a low kick.
Pettaway tries to clinch up.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Pettaway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rawlings momentarily.
A big left from Pettaway misses. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettaway 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.
Rawlings stands and throws Pettaway's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The strikes coming from Rawlings are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pettaway is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
The referee asks Rawlings politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rawlings prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rawlings in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rawlings throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rawlings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawlings is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rawlings tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pettaway's legs.
Rawlings misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pettaway dodges the ground and pound from Rawlings.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pettaway stops Rawlings from passing to mount.
Rawlings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pettaway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rawlings laying and praying for a moment but Pettaway takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Pettaway defending well.
Pettaway is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Rawlings wants to pass to mount but Pettaway is defending the position.
Rawlings working over Pettaway with some ground and pound. Pettaway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlings is keen to just control but Pettaway is a slippery customer.
Pettaway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawlings is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings lands with a punch from half guard.
Rawlings is looking to advance position but Pettaway won't allow it.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings trying to control from half guard but Pettaway is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is just content to waste time from the top position. Pettaway takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!

Herschel Pettaway wins by unanimous decision!
Herschel Pettaway managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pettaway rushes Duff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Duff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pettaway is looking to reverse the position.
Duff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pettaway is looking for a sweep.
Duff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pettaway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pettaway prevents Duff from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettaway wants to control but Duff postures up.
Pettaway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pettaway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff working the ground and pound.
Duff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pettaway's legs.
Duff is looking to take a break and control but Pettaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Duff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Duff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pettaway avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duff.
Duff advances nicely into full mount.
Pettaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duff landing shots from mount.
Pettaway manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Pettaway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duff is working away from the top position though.
Duff drops an elbow to the side of Pettaway's head. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Pettaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pettaway taking some punishment here, with Duff in his half guard.
Pettaway manages to get to full guard.
Pettaway is trying to hold Duff in close to prevent damage but Duff has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Pettaway is in trouble now - Duff has advanced to mount!
Pettaway avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duff.
Pettaway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pettaway 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.
Duff works his way into side control.
Duff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettaway keeps working.
Pettaway trying his best to control but Duff has mounted him.
Pettaway's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Duff prevents Pettaway from getting the reversal.
Duff with good strikes from the mount here!
Duff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pettaway tries to reverse the position but Duff maintains control.
Duff wants to control the pace but Pettaway is squirming around nicely.
Duff lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff lands a couple of good shots and Pettaway has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Duff working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duff is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pettaway is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Duff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pettaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Pettaway.
A short right from Pettaway on the inside. #BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Pettaway lands a right hook to the body.
Pettaway misses with a series of wild punches.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pettaway sprawls and moves away.
Pettaway punishes Duff's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Duff. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Duff moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duff lands an elbow inside.
Duff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pettaway after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Duff. #BC#
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pettaway clinches.
Pettaway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pettaway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duff prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Pettaway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duff up against the cage.
Duff keeps control of Pettaway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Pettaway blocking some punches.
Pettaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Duff has double underhooks.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettaway can do to turn this around?
Duff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pettaway gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Pettaway breaks the clinch. #TD#
Duff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pettaway!
Duff is looking to take a break and control but Pettaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettaway tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pettaway keeps trying to improve his position.
Pettaway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duff has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pettaway!
Pettaway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Duff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pettaway tries to reverse the position but Duff maintains control.
Brendan Duff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duff with the ground and pound from mount.
Duff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ES2#
Pettaway somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD#
Duff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pettaway did well to prevent Duff getting side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff working Pettaway over with strikes.
Duff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pettaway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duff looking to sit in guard and control but Pettaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettaway wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Pettaway might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brendan Duff will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duff. That's going to slow Pettaway down.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettaway as he jumps to the side.
And Pettaway tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pettaway under the eye.
Pettaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettaway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pettaway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettaway misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Pettaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pettaway throws the kick towards the body but Duff avoids it.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff misses with a double jab.
Pettaway throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Pettaway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Pettaway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pettaway throws a body kick that misses.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Pettaway.
Pettaway scores with a nice body kick.
Duff checks a low kick from Pettaway.
Duff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Pettaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettaway misses with a low kick as Duff jumps back.
Duff feinted with a counter takedown.
Herschel Pettaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff checks a leg kick.
Pettaway lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Pettaway scores with a punch to the head.
Brendan Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettaway cracks Duff with an open hand slap.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it.#TD#
Duff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pettaway is trying to defend but Duff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pettaway is in trouble now - Duff has advanced to mount! #T3#
Duff unloading with bombs!
Pettaway gets back to half guard.
Duff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pettaway!
Duff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Duff breaks from Pettaway's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pettaway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Duff is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Duff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettaway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duff is landing with some decent strikes but Pettaway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duff lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pettaway! Duff sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pettaway and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brendan Duff!
An out of breath Brendan Duff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettaway is out of range and Rawlings settles back down.
Pettaway's coach down at Fight Club FC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pettaway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
and Pettaway counters with a nice body shot.
Rawlings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway feints a counter leg kick.
Rawlings's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawlings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rawlings misses the jab.
Pettaway wants to slow Rawlings down by chopping away at his legs.
Rawlings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettaway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rawlings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlings lands a right hook to the body.
Rawlings tests Pettaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettaway misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Pettaway. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rawlings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings cracks Pettaway with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Rawlings advances to full mount.
Rawlings putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rawlings cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rawlings content just to control the position here.
Rawlings lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rawlings looking to control but Pettaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Rawlings lands a big shot there that rocks Pettaway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pettaway is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawlings is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rawlings working Pettaway over with strikes here.
Pettaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rawlings lands a big shot there that rocks Pettaway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Pettaway is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawlings has a good base and remains in mount.
Rawlings is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawlings is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettaway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rawlings looking to control but Pettaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount and Pettaway is in trouble!
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettaway is looking to escape.
Rawlings scoring with strikes but Pettaway is staying in there.
Rawlings with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Rawlings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway taking shots to the head.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount and Pettaway is in trouble!
Rawlings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Rawlings in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pettaway is still in real trouble! Can Rawlings finish him?
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Pettaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Pettaway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rawlings lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Rawlings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettaway's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawlings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway.
Rawlings fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pettaway just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into Pettaway's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Rawlings looking to sit in guard and control but Pettaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rawlings wants to sweep here but Pettaway controlling him for the moment.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettaway's guard. #REVR#
Pettaway trying to control the position.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettaway is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pettaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Pettaway is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Pettaway's brow.
Rawlings advances to half guard.
Rawlings is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettaway's head.
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawlings is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pettaway is positioning himself well to prevent Rawlings advancing to mount.
Rawlings trying to control from half guard but Pettaway is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings is stalling here. Pettaway is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rawlings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pettaway has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pettaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pettaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rawlings misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rawlings tries to improve position but can't.
Rawlings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pettaway off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Rawlings is looking for the choke from the back position but Pettaway is controlling his hands well.
Pettaway staying busy and making it hard for Rawlings to control. #T4#
Rawlings missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Pettaway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pettaway covers up after that shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pettaway. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Rawlings manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Good control from Rawlings.
Pettaway is trying to get back to his feet but Rawlings has full control of the position and if anything, Pettaway has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Rawlings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettaway takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Rawlings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pettaway sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawlings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pettaway.
Pettaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rawlings misses with a low kick as Pettaway jumps back.
Reno Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
Pettaway misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawlings.
Rawlings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawlings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Rawlings throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pettaway slips a straight right by Rawlings.
Pettaway missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pettaway leaves Rawlings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Pettaway tries to land a front kick but Rawlings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rawlings throwing a counter right hand but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawlings or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettaway, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Pettaway.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.#T2#
Rawlings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pettaway to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Rawlings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rawlings seems to be working for a kimura but Pettaway defends the submission attempt.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettaway's head.
Pettaway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to pass Pettaway's guard but actually Pettaway recovers to full guard.
Pettaway is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is working from the bottom.
Rawlings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pettaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herschel Pettaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings works over Pettaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rawlings preventing the sweep.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rawlings stands and throws Pettaway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pettaway is trying to work for a sweep but Rawlings has mounted him!
Rawlings scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reno Rawlings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettaway's face.
Rawlings with a couple of short strikes.
Rawlings in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount.
Pettaway is looking to get to half guard.
Rawlings lands a nice shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rawlings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rawlings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Pettaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eighteen 's calf.
Eighteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettaway tries to avoid it but Eighteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettaway to the ground. Pettaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Pettaway.#CL2#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Eighteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettaway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen is looking for a takedown.
Oh Eighteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eighteen can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway pushes Eighteen against the cage. Pettaway is working some dirty boxing. Pettaway pushes off with a quick right hook! Eighteen goes down! Eighteen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pettaway moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
In his post fight interview, Herschel Pettaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Prophet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prophet throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Prophet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been informed that Pettaway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Prophet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pettaway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prophet scrambles back to his feet.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely.
Prophet misses with a low kick.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Prophet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prophet on the inside. #T1#
Pettaway being controlled against the cage.
Pettaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Pettaway lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Prophet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pettaway rushes Prophet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Pettaway.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside.
Pettaway blocks a body shot from Prophet.
Prophet stalling in the clinch but Pettaway improves position.
Prophet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside.
Prophet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Prophet as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Pettaway blocks a body shot from Prophet.
Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prophet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
Still in the clinch, Prophet scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pettaway on the inside.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet lands a shoulder strike.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettaway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prophet's brow.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
Pettaway digs a right hand into Prophet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prophet's gas tank. #T3#
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prophets head.
Pettaway lands a knee to the body.
Prophet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prophet pushes Pettaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. #T4#
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway tries to land knees in the clinch but Prophet avoids the damage to the body.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
Prophet blocks an uppercut.
Pettaway misses with the head strike.
Pettaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prophets head.
Pettaway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettaway throws an elbow but misses.
Prophet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Prophet lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pettaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Prophet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Prophet dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pettaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pettaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Prophet.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Prophet moves away and avoids it.
Prophet throws a jab when Pettaway was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prophet misses with a straight right.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Prophet avoids it well.
Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely.
Pettaway throws a series of punches but Prophet moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Prophet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards. #T1#
Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Pettaway controls the action.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet just leaning against Pettaway, taking a breather.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pettaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Prophet gets an underhook and turns Pettaway into the cage.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
Pettaway takes a shot to the head.
Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to land knees in the clinch but Prophet avoids the damage to the body.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Prophet avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body. #T2#
Pettaway missing with knees to the body.
Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
Pettaway throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet. #BC#
Prophet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prophet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pettaway on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway throws a body kick that misses.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Prophet moves out of range.
Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Pettaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target.
Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.#T3#
Prophet avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Prophet misses the target.
Pettaway tries to work over Prophet's front leg with a kick but Prophet checks it.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prophet.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
Pettaway staying out of range there.
Prophet wants to slow Pettaway down by chopping away at his legs.
Pettaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pettaway connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pettaway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away.
Prophet tests Pettaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prophet connects with a right hand. Pettaway shakes it off.
Pettaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Prophet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettaway checks it well. #T4#
Pettaway wants to land a leg kick but Prophet is out of range.
Prophet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prophet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettaway.
Prophet connects with a body shot.
Prophet lands a right hook to the body.
Pettaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prophet thumps Pettaway with a low kick.
Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prophet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pettaway scores with a nice right hand.
Prophet digs a good body shot into Pettaway's ribs.
Pettaway punishes Prophet's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettaway with a nice cross.
Prophet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prophet slips under a jab from Pettaway.
As Pettaway tries to get set, Prophet tries to push him back and clinch up but Pettaway manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Prophet.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
Prophet scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettaway should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pettaway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettaway.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Pettaway moved out of range nicely.
Pettaway blocks a jab.
Pettaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettaway!
Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prophet slips a jab and a cross from Pettaway.
Pettaway scores with a leg kick.
Prophet misses with a low kick.
Pettaway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet counters with an outside leg kick.
Pettaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway misses with a double jab.
It looked like Prophet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pettaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Prophet drives through and clinches with Pettaway against the cage.
Pettaway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Pettaway lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pettaway fails to land.
Pettaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Pettaway looking to slow down the pace here.
Prophet blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Pettaway misses with a punch on the inside.
The Prophet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet looking to slow down the pace here.
Pettaway trying to stall but Prophet improves his position.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettaway controls his hands.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prophet blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway.
Pettaway looking to slow down the pace here.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway.
Prophet looking to slow down the pace here.
Pettaway scores with a shot to the side of Prophet's head.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pettaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Prophet scores with a shoulder strike.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettaway.
Prophet lands a body punch.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Pettaway blocks an uppercut.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pettaway controlling the action here for a moment.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettaway.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Pettaway.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettaway misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
Pettaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prophet blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herschel Pettaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pettaway 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
A very excited looking Herschel Pettaway rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pettaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Pettaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brent Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettaway.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pettaway gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pettaway is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Burns stands and steps away. Pettaway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been told by Pettaway's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Pettaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Pettaway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Pettaway connects with a looping right hand.
Pettaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Pettaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns tries for a takedown but Pettaway circles away easily
and Pettaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Pettaway.#T3#
Pettaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettaway sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettaway's waist but Pettaway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Pettaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Pettaway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Pettaway kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
Pettaway is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettaway slips a jab from Burns.
It looked like Pettaway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Pettaway 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.
Burns throws a hook but Pettaway avoids it easily.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettaway throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.#TD2#
Pettaway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pettaway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettaway sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.#TD2#
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettaway's guard.#ES#
Pettaway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
A short uppercut from Pettaway.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns prevents a body shot from Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Pettaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pettaway can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action. #T1#
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pettaway throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Pettaway. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Pettaway staying out of range there.
Pettaway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Pettaway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns dives in and grabs Pettaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettaway pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Pettaway digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
Pettaway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pettaway!
Burns trying to control the position but Pettaway is working away.
Burns looking to control but instead Pettaway has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Burns thows a huge punch but Pettaway dodges it nicely.
Burns throwing shots but Pettaway is blocking nicely.
Pettaway trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns stalling away here and it's allowed Pettaway to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SU2#
Burns gets to his feet - Pettaway follows without any prompting.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Pettaway missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettaway is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Pettaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns shoots and misses
and Pettaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettaway is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Pettaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettaway moves away from the strike by Burns.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pettaway. That snapped Burns's head back.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Burns.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pettaway swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Pettaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettaway's guard.
Pettaway looking to control.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Pettaway wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Pettaway being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettaway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brent Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns looking to control.
Burns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Burns working for a triangle but Pettaway defends it easily.
Pettaway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard. #REVB#
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Pettaway's brow. #SUB2#
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pettaway is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pettaway has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Burns is pulling down on Pettaway's head. It's preventing any offense from Pettaway, at least for the moment.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pettaway wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Pettaway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
In his post fight interview, Herschel Pettaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Just Bleed 23
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Podolski digs a good hook to Pettaway's body.
Pettaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Podolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Pettaway.#CL#
Pettaway forces Podolski back against the cage and clinches.
Pettaway working aggressively here.
Pettaway controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been informed that Podolski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pettaway is working for takedown but Podolski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Podolski tries to break free but Pettaway pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettaway throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Podolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski staying out of range there.#CL#
Pettaway rushes Podolski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Podolski breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Podolski. That snapped Pettaway's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway wants to clinch.#T1#
Pettaway misses with a leg kick.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
Pettaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Podolski misses with a hook.
Pettaway jabs at Podolski's body.
Podolski jabs at Pettaway's body.
Podolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Pettaway throws a hook but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski avoids the head kick by Pettaway.
Podolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Podolski. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Podolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pettaways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pettaway misses with a straight right.
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Podolski feints and then cracks Pettaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettaway down. #T2#
Podolski defending well as Pettaway loads up on a big left hand.
Pettaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pettaway scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Podolski slips a jab and a cross from Pettaway.
Pettaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Good exchange - Podolski coming out on top.
Pettaway throws a right hand that Podolski ducks under and follows up with a left that Podolski also avoids with ease.
Podolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Podolski forces Pettaway back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Podolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettaway misses with a looping left.
Pettaway misses with a double jab.
Podolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Podolski moves out of range.
Pettaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Pettaway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Podolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podolski.
Pettaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Podolski.#ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
Pettaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Pettaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podolski cracks Pettaway with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Podolski!

Event: Just Bleed 18
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Max moves out of range of the strikes.
Max throws a big counter combination but Pettaway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Max changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Max lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Max. Pettaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Max wants to clinch but Pettaway slips to the side
and Pettaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Pettaway clinches with his opponent.
Pettaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Max's defenses.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
Max can't break the clinch.
Pettaway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettaway won't allow it.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Max is trying to push Pettaway away but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position. #TD2#
Pettaway tightens his grip and picks Max up, before dumping him to the ground. Max manages to land in guard. #ES#
Max pushes Pettaway off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Pettaway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Max counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##CL2#
Max gets tackled into the cage by Pettaway. Pettaway maintains the clinch.
Pettaway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pettaway lands a nice elbow.
Max takes an elbow to the temple.
Max is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Pettaway looking to throw knees to the head but Max is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Pettaway.
Come on Pettaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pettaway.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pettaway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max trying to control the position but instead, Pettaway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Max into the cage.
Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Max tries to break free but Pettaway pushes him back against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a knee strike.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Pettaway lands a nice elbow.
Max is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Pettaway just leaning against Max, taking a breather.
Pettaway landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Pettaway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max is trying to push Pettaway away but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Pettaway is struggling to control the position.
Pettaway lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettaway lands an elbow just above Max 's eye.
Max is trying to break free.
Pettaway leaning against his opponent.
Max being controlled against the cage.
Max wants to break free but Pettaway has control.
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pettaway misses with an elbow strike.
Pettaway goes for a takedown attempt but Max pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Max swinging wildly here.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Max counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mad Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Max ducks down to avoid it.
Max throws a big counter combination but Pettaway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Max misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettaway.
Pettaway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pettaway, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pettaway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pettaway missing with a left hand there. Max was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Max changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway misses with a head kick.
Max is looking to counter punch.
Max throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Max on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Max with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Max throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a shot to the body.
Pettaway works over Max's head and body with a nice combination.
Pettaway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Max misses
and Pettaway counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Max is rocked!
Pettaway tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Oh Max is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max throwing a counter right hand but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Max seems to have got his legs back now.
Pettaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1##CL2#
Pettaway has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Max's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway misses with a body shot
and Max counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Max throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Pettaway has closed the distance and engaged Max in a clinch.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettaway won't allow it.
Pettaway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Max is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Max is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pettaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Max is trying to push Pettaway away but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettaway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pettaway controlling the action here for a moment.
Pettaway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettaway digs a right hand into Max's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Max's gas tank.
Pettaway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pettaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pettaway misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway lands a knee to the body.
Pettaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Max.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
Max can't break the clinch.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Max tries to circle away but Pettaway has him pinned against the cage.
Pettaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Max tries to circle away but Pettaway has him pinned against the cage.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Pettaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Max's efforts to push away.
Pettaway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pettaway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Max up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pettaway.
Max wants to break free but Pettaway has control.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettaway won't allow it.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Pettaway prevents Max from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Pettaway on the inside.
Pettaway connects with a knee to the head.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Max being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Pettaway lands an elbow that stopped Max in his tracks for a moment.
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Max pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Pettaway scores with a knee to the head.
Max wants to break free but Pettaway has control.
Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Max is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pettaway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Max's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway leaning against his opponent.
Pettaway has Max pushed against the cage.
Pettaway receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pettaway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Max cracks Pettaway with a good jab.
Pettaway lands with a nice body punch.
Max avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Max's corner calls for a 1-2. Max obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Max circles away quickly and effectively.
Max changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pettaway misses with a combination
and Max counters with a straight right hand.
Pettaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pettaway pushes Max up against the cage in a clinch.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettaway won't allow it.
Pettaway misses with a knee strike.
Pettaway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Pettaway looking for a takedown.
Max looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pettaway scores a nice knee to the body.
Pettaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Pettaway.
Pettaway stalling.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Pettaway.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettaway throws an elbow but misses.
Pettaway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Max is trying to push Pettaway away but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pettaway lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Pettaway lands with a light punch inside.
Pettaway misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pettaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mad Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herschel Pettaway.
Pettaway lands an elbow inside that Max shrugs off.
Max is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pettaway landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pettaway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mad Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettaway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pettaway misses with an elbow over the top.
Pettaway prevents Max from breaking the clinch.
Max tries a knee to the head but Pettaway blocks it.
Pettaway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pettaway scores with a shoulder strike.
Max wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Pettaway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Max gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettaway.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettaway taking a breather.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Max wants to break free but Pettaway has control.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Max using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pettaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pettaway digs a right hand into Max's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Max's gas tank.
Max tries to circle away but Pettaway has him pinned against the cage.#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.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettaway misses with a knee strike.
Pettaway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Max misses with a hook from the clinch.
Max tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Max misses with some punches.
Pettaway prevents Max from breaking the clinch.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Pettaway.
Max working aggressively here.
Pettaway controlling the action here for a moment.
Pettaway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Herschel Pettaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pettaway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
Herschel Pettaway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Mad Max was interviewed post fight and said 'I precisely prepare for this loss, I put all my best but I got too short. I'll be back, I promise.'.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 4
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Max stalks Pettaway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pettaway's face. Pettaway staggers backwards, shaken.
Max looks to land a combination. Pettaway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut. Max saw that one coming.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Max moves away.#CL2#
Pettaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pettaway looking to throw knees to the head but Max is blocking nicely.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettaway tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
Pettaway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Max up against the cage.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pettaway connects with a knee to the head.
Pettaway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pettaway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pettaway gets through Max's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Pettaway.
Max tries to break free but Pettaway pushes him back against the cage.
Pettaway wants a takedown.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Max avoiding damage as Pettaway throws knees to the body.
Pettaway lands a knee to the head.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pettaway lands a nice elbow.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Pettaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pettaway lands a knee to the head.
Max is trying to push Pettaway away but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettaway won't allow it. #T2#
Pettaway scores a nice knee to the body.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Max throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettaway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Max breaks from the clinch.
Pettaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Pettaway avoids the body shot from Max.
Pettaway scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Max lands with a nice combination. Pettaway backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Pettaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Max's efforts to push away.#T3#
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Max takes an elbow to the temple.
Max wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pettaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pettaway lands a body punch.
Max gets underhooks to prevent Pettaway's takedown attempt.
Pettaway prevents Max from breaking the clinch.
Pettaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Max working hard to break the clinch.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pettaway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max letting Pettaway take a breather here.
Pettaway lands a body shot. #T4#
Max is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Pettaway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pettaway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pettaway.
Pettaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mad Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herschel Pettaway.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Max tries to circle away but Pettaway has him pinned against the cage.
Pettaway has Max pressed against the cage, preventing Max from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max can't break the clinch.
Pettaway looking for a takedown.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Max working hard to break the clinch.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Max takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettaway stalks Max and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Max's face. Max staggers backwards, shaken.
Pettaway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Max. That did some damage!
Max lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Max's shoulder, as Max tries to avoid the shot.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Max avoids the punch easily.
Max darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pettaway ducks under a wild hook from Max.
Pettaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Max just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Max manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Mad Max is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Max tries to bum rush Pettaway with a series of wild strikes but Pettaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Max throwing a counter right hand but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Mad Max is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Max blocks the body kick.
Max comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettaway's corner calls for a 1-2. Pettaway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pettaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Max swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettaway dodges the punch combination from Max.
Max moves out of range of the strikes.
Max has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pettaway finds it's way round the side to connect with Max's head. #T2#
Pettaway lands a leg kick that knocks Max off balance momentarily.
Pettaway's corner calls for a 1-2. Pettaway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pettaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut
and Max makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pettaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pettaway pushes Max back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pettaway lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Pettaway avoiding damage.
Max is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Max is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Pettaway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Max is trying to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling him.
Pettaway misses with a punch to the body.
Pettaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Max's defenses.
Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Max tries to break the clinch but Pettaway is controlling the position.
Pettaway is stalling here.
Pettaway misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Max takes an elbow to the forehead.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Pettaway tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pettaway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Max is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Max takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Pettaway.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Max wants to break free but Pettaway has control.
Max looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Max is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway catches Max with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Max is rocked!
Max digs a good hook to Pettaway's body. #CL2#
Pettaway clinches.
Pettaway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pettaway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pettaway lands a knee to the head.
Oh Max is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Max seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike.
Pettaway works on Max's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Pettaway as the two fighters clinch.
Pettaway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pettaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pettaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Max wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a body punch.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Pettaway lands with a left to the head.
Max swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway scores with a knee to the head.
Max can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Max working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Pettaway stalls.
Max gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pettaway.
Pettaway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pettaway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Pettaway.
Mad Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pettaway is stalling here.
Pettaway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Max is trying to break free.
Max takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pettaway keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max prevents the takedown attempt.
Mad Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herschel Pettaway.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pettaway lands an uppercut.
Pettaway has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Max - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Pettaway, and another! Max is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herschel Pettaway!
Herschel Pettaway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mad Max spoke after the fight, saying 'I precisely prepare for this loss, I put all my best but I got too short. I'll be back, I promise.'.

Event: Just Bleed 12
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Pettaway swings for the body but Solomin moves out of range.
Solomin throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a head kick but Solomin moves out of range.
Pettaway takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Pettaway does it's job there.
Solomin cracks Pettaway with a good jab.
Solomin misses with a wild combination.
Pettaway throws an off balance right hand
and Pettaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solomin 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettaway avoids the body shot from Solomin.
Pettaway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solomin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pettaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettaway lands with a kick to the temple. Solomin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomin missing with a left hand there. Pettaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Solomin misses the shot to the body.
Solomin with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Solomin finds it's target.#ROC2#
Pettaway is rocked!
Solomin cracks Pettaway with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pettaway falls to his knees and Solomin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vassily Solomin!

Event: LKO19 Refugies
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Pettaway throws a right hand that Gniewek ducks under and follows up with a left that Gniewek also avoids with ease.
Gniewek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pettaway.
Gniewek swings widly with a right hand
and Pettaway counters with a left to the body.
Gniewek throws a right hand that misses
and Pettaway counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Gniewek pushes Pettaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Gniewek is trying to stall.
Gniewek connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gniewek prevents a body shot from Pettaway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gniewek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gniewek is pushing Pettaway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gniewek is trying to pull guard but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Pettaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gniewek.
Pettaway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettaway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gniewek's brow.
Gniewek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettaway is defending well for now.
Gniewek just leaning against Pettaway, taking a breather.
Gniewek blocks the elbow strike.
Pettaway lands with a light punch inside.
Gniewek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pettaway smiles and moves away.
Gniewek moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettaway.
Pettaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Pettaway.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Gniewek swings for the body but Pettaway moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gniewek is out of range and Pettaway settles back down.
Pettaway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gniewek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettaway moves away.
It looked like Pettaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pettaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but Pettaway is out of range.
Pettaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Gniewek's defenses. #T3#
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Gniewek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pettaway tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pettaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gniewek's elbow.
Pettaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gniewek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pettaway's face.
Gniewek landing knees to the body. #TD2#
Gniewek jumps guard and drags Pettaway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Pettaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gniewek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettaway has managed to get both his arms back between Gniewek's legs - danger averted.
Gniewek controls Pettaway momentarily but Pettaway frees himself.
Gniewek has a closed guard, preventing Pettaway from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gniewek wants to sweep here but Pettaway controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Pettaway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettaway. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gniewek tries to keep at a distance but Pettaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway digs a right hand underneath Gniewek's ribcage. Gniewek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pettaway is struggling to control the position.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gniewek wants to clinch.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gniewek misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pettaway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gniewek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gniewek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pettaway takes a swing at Gniewek's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway checks a leg kick.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gniewek moves in looking to clinch but Pettaway pushes him off.
Pettaway half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pettaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Gniewek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pettaway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gniewek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pettaway is looking to wear down Gniewek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gniewek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettaway checks a leg kick.
Pettaway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Gniewek tries to clinch up but Pettaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Gniewek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gniewek misses with a hook. Pettaway ducked under it nicely.
Pettaway misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Pettaway's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pettaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gniewek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pettaway with a body shot.#CL#
Pettaway takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gniewek.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gniewek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pettaway up against the cage.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Pettaway. #T3#
Pettaway misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gniewek tries to pull guard but Pettaway won't allow it.
Pettaway tries to throw a body punch but Gniewek avoids it by throwing Pettaway back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pettaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Gniewek.
Gniewek landing knees to the body.
Pettaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Gniewek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pettaway blocks it with crossed arms.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Pettaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Gniewek to work.
Gniewek slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Gniewek's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pettaway avoiding damage as Gniewek throws knees to the body.
Gniewek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pettaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pettaway is looking to control Gniewek's arms but Gniewek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pettaway has his back to the cage.
Pettaway tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Julian Gniewek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gniewek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettaway tries to circle away but Gniewek has him pinned against the cage.
Gniewek is trying to maintain a safe position but Pettaway gets an underhook and turns Gniewek into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gniewek as Pettaway tries to tie him up.
Gniewek tries to land knees in the clinch but Pettaway avoids the damage to the body.
Gniewek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Gniewek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Pettaway forces Gniewek back against the cage and clinches.
Pettaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pettaway scores with a shot to the side of Gniewek's head.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Pettaway.
Gniewek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pettaway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gniewek can turn it around.
Gniewek tries to pull guard but Pettaway won't allow it.
Gniewek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pettaway tries to throw a body punch but Gniewek avoids it by throwing Pettaway back against the cage.
Gniewek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pettaway fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway is trying to break the clinch but Gniewek is controlling him.
Gniewek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Pettaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Gniewek prevents a body shot from Pettaway.
Gniewek is trying to pull guard but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Gniewek.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Gniewek looking to stall.
Pettaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pettaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gniewek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gniewek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pettaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pettaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gniewek's elbow.
Gniewek missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Pettaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pettaway wants to stall.
Gniewek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gniewek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pettaways head.
Gniewek missing with knees to the body.
Pettaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Gniewek gets an underhook and turns Pettaway into the cage.
Pettaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pettaway avoids it.
Gniewek fails to pull guard.
Pettaway misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gniewek tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gniewek being controlled against the cage.
Gniewek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pettaway walks away with a smile on his face. Gniewek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pettaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettaway throws out a leg kick but Gniewek moves out of range and Pettaway only half commits.
Pettaway works Gniewek's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Pettaway clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pettaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gniewek is trying to pull guard but Pettaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pettaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gniewek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pettaway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gniewek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettaway just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gniewek gets control of Pettaway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gniewek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gniewek trying to keep a closed guard but Pettaway is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pettaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettaway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gniewek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herschel Pettaway!
Herschel Pettaway 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: ISLAND FC 22
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1##CL#
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Zmrd is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Zmrd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pettaway prevents it.
Pettaway is working Zmrd over against the cage.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather. #BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettaway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettaway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zmrd blocks it with crossed arms.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Zmrd avoiding damage. #T1#
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettaway stalling against the cage.
Pettaway being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Zmrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pettaway uses from the top position.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Zmrd working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Pettaway pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Zmrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Pettaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zmrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zmrd is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it. #CL#
Pettaway has closed the distance and engaged Zmrd in a clinch.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zmrd is defending well for now.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the head but Zmrd blocks with his arms. #T4##BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Pettaway drives through and clinches with Zmrd against the cage.
Zmrd fails to pull guard.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
A nice left hand lands by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Zmrd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Pettaway has his feet on Zmrd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zmrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Pettaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zmrd has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zmrd looks winded!
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmrd drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Zmrd clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zmrd is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Zmrd misses
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway stalks Zmrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zmrd's face. Zmrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettaway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zmrd.
Zmrd fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Zmrd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Pettaway pushes Zmrd off and gets back to his feet.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pettaway moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pettaway clinches up with Zmrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
Pettaway avoiding damage.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zmrd can do to turn this around?
Pettaway slows down the pace here. #BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pettaway rushes Zmrd and presses him up against the cage.
Zmrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Zmrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a shot to the body.
Pettaway thuds his right hand into Zmrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway scores with a three punch combo!
Pettaway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zmrd doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Zmrd fails to land the takedown.
Pettaway is looking to counter the offense by Zmrd and move into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pettaway breaks from the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a takedown
and Pettaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zmrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pettaway lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Pettaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Pettaway pushes Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Zmrd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pettaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pettaway punishes Zmrd's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pettaway stalling.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zmrd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pettaway stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pettaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zmrd is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zmrd shoots for a takedown but Pettaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
Pettaway works Zmrd's body with a nice hook.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway connects with a body shot that sends Zmrd's belly button to the back.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zmrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pettaway clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Pettaway stalling in the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pettaway moves into the clinch.
Pettaway is leaning against Zmrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Pettaway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Pettaway has Zmrd pressed against the cage.
A short right from Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Zmrd is rocked!
Zmrd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zmrd is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettaway finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Lukas Zmrd has been cut.
Pettaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zmrd backwards. #BC#
Pettaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway connects with a right that clearly hurt Zmrd. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pettaway proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Zmrd collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
A less than humble Herschel Pettaway misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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